Magellan Definition

magellan
noun
  1. Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)

"Magellan" in song lyrics

See how magellan is used in real songs:

  • "you'll be sailin' across the seas like Magellan"
    Aceyalone — Mr. Outsider
  • "We fought felons, clashed with Magellan"
    C-Rayz Walz — Dead Buffalos
  • "compare garmin 2720 with magellan 760"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "magellan"

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