pacific

Definitions


[pəˈsɪfɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- peaceful in character or intent
(e.g: a pacific gesture)

- relating to the Pacific Ocean
(e.g: the Pacific War)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from French pacifique or Latin pacificus ‘peacemaking’, from pax, pac- ‘peace’


[pəˈsɪfɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:

- a steam locomotive of 4-6-2 wheel arrangement


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French pacifique or Latin pacificus ‘peacemaking’, from pax, pac- ‘peace’




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