Magellan

biographical name

Ma·​gel·​lan mə-ˈje-lən How to pronounce Magellan (audio)
 chiefly British  -ˈge-
Ferdinand circa 1480–1521 Portuguese Fernão de Magalhães Portuguese navigator and explorer

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“Magellan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Magellan. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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