Magellan
English
Etymology
Anglicisation of Portuguese Magalhães, famously borne by Fernão de Magalhães, a Portuguese explorer and first person to lead an expedition across the Pacific. The first element of Magalhães is most likely from the Celtiberian word magal.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /məˈɡelən/ or IPA(key): /məˈdʒɛlən/
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