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South Seas

geographical name

the areas of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans in the southern hemisphere
used especially of the South Pacific

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“South Seas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20Seas. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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