vigia
noun
vi·gia
\və̇ˈjēə, vēˈhēə\
Definition of vigia
-s
: a mark made on a nautical chart indicating a dangerous rock or shoal and used chiefly on Spanish charts
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Origin and Etymology of vigia
Spanish vigia watch, vigil, rock, reef, from Portuguese vigia, from vigiar to watch, keep vigil, from Latin vigilare — more at vigilant
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