noun

periplus

Periplus (noun) means an account of a voyage, particularly those of Hanno and Arrian, recording ports and coastal landmarks.

noun

An account of a voyage, particularly those of Hanno and Arrian, recording ports and coastal landmarks.

A voyage along a coast.

Synonym of circuit: the path or distance around a coast.

Synonym of circumnavigation: a voyage around an island or the world.

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Etymology

From Latin periplūs (“account of a voyage”) and Ancient Greek περίπλους (períplous, “voyage, naval manouver, account of a voyage”), from περί (perí, “peri-: around”) + πλοῦς (ploûs, “voyage”), from πλεῖν (pleîn, “to sail”). Cf. French périple, Spanish periplo, & Italian periplo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of periplus?

"periplus" (noun) means an account of a voyage, particularly those of Hanno and Arrian, recording ports and coastal landmarks.

What are the different meanings of periplus?

"periplus" has 3 main meanings: 1. An account of a voyage, particularly those of Hanno and Arrian, recording ports and coastal landmarks; 2. A voyage along a coast; 3. Synonym of circuit: the path or distance around a coast.