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Magellan, Strait of


Ma·gel·lan, Strait of

geographical name \mə-ˈje-lən, chiefly British -ˈge-\

Definition of MAGELLAN, STRAIT OF

strait 350 miles (563 kilometers) long at S end of S. America between mainland & Tierra del Fuego (Archipelago)

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