English Explanatory Dictionary

Magallanes

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname from Spanish.
  2. Several places in the Chile and the Philippines.
  3. A region of Chile.
  4. A province of Chile.
  5. A municipality of Agusan del Norte, Philippines.
  6. A municipality of Cavite, Philippines.
  7. A municipality of Sorsogon, Philippines.
  8. A former department of Chile.

Word forms

Magallanes Magallaneses

Etymology

From Spanish Magallanes, from Portuguese Magalhães. The places are named after Ferdinand Magellan (Spanish: Fernando de Magallanes)

Related words

Magellan Magellanic

Derived words

territory of Magallanes
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