English Explanatory Dictionary

Magellanic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to, or named from, Magellan, the navigator.
  2. Of, or, pertaining to, the Magellanic Clouds

Pronunciation

/ˌmæd͡ʒəˈlænɪk/ /məˈɡɛlənɪk/ /məˈd͡ʒɛlənɪk/

Word forms

Magellanic more Magellanic most Magellanic

Etymology

From Magellan + -ic. Named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan

Synonyms

Magellanian

Derived words

Large Magellanic Cloud Magellanic Bridge Magellanic Cloud Magellanic Clouds Magellanic penguin Magellanic plover Magellanic spiral Magellanic Stream Mini Magellanic Cloud Small Magellanic Cloud
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