pelagic

Definitions


[pɪˈladʒɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to the open sea
(e.g: the kittiwakes return from their pelagic winter wanderings)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: via Latin from Greek pelagikos, from pelagios ‘of the sea’ (from pelagos ‘level surface of the sea’)


[pɪˈladʒɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a pelagic fish or bird


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: via Latin from Greek pelagikos, from pelagios ‘of the sea’ (from pelagos ‘level surface of the sea’)




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