Meaning Of The Word Magellan
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Magellan Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Magellan?
Magellan in American English 1
Ferdinand1480?-1521; Port. navigator in the service of Spain: discovered the Strait of Magellan & the Philippine Islands Magellan in American English 2 Strait of channel between the South American mainland & Tierra del Fuego: c. 350 mi (563 km) long Magellan in British English 1 noun Magellan in British English 2 noun: Ferdinand. Portuguese name Fernão de Magalhães. ?1480–1521, Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain. He commanded an expedition of five ships that set out to sail to the East Indies via the West. He discovered the Strait of Magellan (1520), crossed t |
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