Frisian(s) most often refers to:

  • Frisia, a cross-border coastal region in Germany and the Netherlands
  • Frisians, the medieval and modern ethnic group inhabiting Frisia
  • Frisii, the ancient inhabitants of Frisia prior to 600 AD
  • Frisian languages, a group of West Germanic languages, including:
  • Old Frisian, spoken in Frisia from the 8th to 16th Century
  • Middle Frisian, spoken in Frisia from the 16th to 19th Century
  • North Frisian language, spoken in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
  • Saterland Frisian language, spoken in Lower Saxony, Germany
  • West Frisian language, spoken in Friesland, Netherlands
  • Frisian cuisine, the traditional recipes and cooking methods of Frisia

Frisian or Friesian may also refer to:

Animal breeds

  • Friesian (chicken), a Dutch breed of chicken
  • East Friesian sheep, a breed of sheep notable for its high production of milk
  • Friesian horse, a horse breed from Friesland
  • Friesian Sporthorse, a type of Frisian cross, bred specifically for sport horse disciplines
  • Holstein Friesian cattle, a widespread black-and-white breed of dairy cattle

Other uses

  • Friesan Fire, a horse that ran in the 2009 Kentucky Derby
  • Frisian horse or cheval de frise, a type of military barrier
  • Frisian School, a school of philosophy based on the works of Jakob Friedrich Fries
  • Frisian Solar Challenge, a solar-powered boat race

See also

  • East Frisian (disambiguation)
  • West Frisian (disambiguation)