English Explanatory Dictionary

Magellan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname.
  2. Ferdinand Magellan. (Portuguese explorer)

Pronunciation

/məˈɡɛlən/ /məˈd͡ʒɛlən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Magellan.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Magellan2.wav

Word forms

Magellan Magellans

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin Magellanus, Latinization of Portuguese Magalhães.

Derived words

Magellanian Magellanic Strait of Magellan
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