Spanish Main

geographical name

1
the mainland of Spanish America especially along the northern coast of South America
2
the Caribbean Sea and adjacent waters especially at the time when the region was infested with pirates

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“Spanish Main.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spanish%20Main. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

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