oceanus

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὠκεᾰνός m (ōkeănós).

Pronunciation

Noun

ōceanus m (genitive ōceanī); second declension

  1. ocean, sea
    Synonyms: mare n, pontus m
  2. (Medieval Latin) any large body of water, including a channel or river
    Ōceanus Britannicus
    the English Channel
    (literally, “[the] British Ocean”)

Declension

Second-declension noun.

Derived terms

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