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magellanique

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Etymology

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Magellan +‎ -ique. Named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan

Adjective

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magellanique (plural magellaniques)

  1. Pertaining to Ferdinand Magellan
  2. Pertaining to the Strait of Magellan
    Coordinate term: détroit de Magellan
  3. (astronomy) Pertaining to the Magellanic Clouds
    Coordinate terms: nuages de Magellan, Nuages de Magellan