First Known Use: 15th century
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1gulf
noun \ˈgəlf\
: a large area of ocean that is partly surrounded by land
: a difference between two people, groups, or things
Full Definition of GULF
1
: a part of an ocean or sea extending into the land
2
: a deep chasm : abyss
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: a wide gap <the gulf between generations>
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Origin of GULF
Middle English goulf, from Middle French golfe, from Italian golfo, from Late Latin colpus, from Greek kolpos bosom, gulf; akin to Old English hwealf vault, Old High German walbo
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GULF[1] Defined for Kids
gulf
noun \ˈgəlf\
Definition of GULF for Kids
1
: a part of an ocean or sea that extends into the land <the Gulf of Mexico>
2
: a deep split or gap in the earth
3
: a wide separation <… so wide sometimes is the gulf between theory and practice. — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea>
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