Magellanic

English

Etymology

From Magellan +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌmæd͡ʒəˈlænɪk/, /məˈɡɛlənɪk/, /məˈd͡ʒɛlənɪk/

Adjective

Magellanic (comparative more Magellanic, superlative most Magellanic)

1. Of or pertaining to, or named from, Magellan, the navigator.

Synonyms

• Magellanian

Derived terms

• Magellanic Cloud
• Magellanic plover
• Magellanic penguin