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Fa·ial

also Fa·yal  (fə-yäl′, fä-)
An island of the central Azores in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Faial is noted for its abundant plant life.
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Faial

(Portuguese fəˈial) or

Fayal

n
(Placename) an island in the central Azores archipelago. Chief town: Horta. Area: 171 sq km (66 sq miles)
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