Magellanic

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌmæd͡ʒəˈlænɪk/, /məˈɡɛlənɪk/, /məˈd͡ʒɛlənɪk/

Adjective

Magellanic (comparative more Magellanic, superlative most Magellanic)

  1. Of or pertaining to, or named from, Magellan, the navigator.
  2. (astronomy) Of, or, pertaining to, the Magellanic Clouds

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