noun
periplus
Periplus (noun) means a written record of a sea journey, noting the ports and coastal features passed.
noun
1
A written record of a sea journey, noting the ports and coastal features passed.
2
A journey by sea that follows the coastline.
3
The route or distance travelled right around a coastline.
4
A voyage that goes all the way around an island or around the world.
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Etymology
Taken from Latin periplūs (“account of a voyage”) and Ancient Greek περίπλους (períplous, “voyage, naval manouver, account of a voyage”), itself from περί (perí, “peri-: around”) plus πλοῦς (ploûs, “voyage”), from πλεῖν (pleîn, “to sail”). Compare French périple, Spanish periplo, and Italian periplo.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of periplus?
"periplus" (noun) means a written record of a sea journey, noting the ports and coastal features passed.
What is another word for periplus?
Other words for "periplus" include circuit.
What are the different meanings of periplus?
"periplus" has 3 main meanings: 1. A written record of a sea journey, noting the ports and coastal features passed; 2. A journey by sea that follows the coastline; 3. The route or distance travelled right around a coastline.
