magellan | ||
1. | [ noun ] (nautical,geography) Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521) | |
Synonyms: | fernao_magalhaes Ferdinand_Magellan | |
Related terms: | explorer navigator | |
Similar spelling: |
Magallan Magallanes Magallon |