Cabot Definition & Meaning

cabot
noun
  1. son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
  2. Italian explorer who led the English expedition in 1497 that discovered the mainland of North America and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland (ca. 1450-1498)

"Cabot" in song lyrics

See how cabot is used in real songs:

  • "rosanna cabot"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bruce cabot"
    AOL — AOL
  • "laurie cabot"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "cabot"

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