First Known Use: 1589
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archipelago
noun ar·chi·pel·a·go \ˌär-kə-ˈpe-lə-ˌgō, ˌär-chə-\
: a group of islands
plural ar·chi·pel·a·goes or ar·chi·pel·a·gos
Full Definition of ARCHIPELAGO
1
: an expanse of water with many scattered islands
2
: a group of islands
3
: something resembling an archipelago; especially : a group or scattering of similar things <an archipelago of small parks within the city>
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Origin of ARCHIPELAGO
Archipelago Aegean Sea, from Italian Arcipelago, literally, chief sea, from arci- (from Latin archi-) + Greek pelagos sea — more at plagal
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archipelago
noun ar·chi·pel·a·go \ˌär-kə-ˈpe-lə-ˌgō, ˌär-chə-\
plural ar·chi·pel·a·goes or ar·chi·pel·a·gos
Definition of ARCHIPELAGO for Kids
: a group of islands
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