The only reason why Ferdinand Magellan could claim to be the first man to sail across all of the world's meridians was because Christopher Columbus had chosen to swim.
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Ferdinand
/ˈfɝdn̩.ænd/
Synonyms for "ferdinand" (9 found)
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Noun(2 words)
fictional characterforename
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Noun(3 words)
given namehistoric nameliterary figure
Related words (4)
Noun(3 words)
monarch namepersonal nameroyal name
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5 entriesfictional characterhistorical figureliterary figurepersonal nameroyal figure
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6 entriesCollocations
6 entriesArchduke FerdinandFerdinand MagellanFerdinand MarcosFerdinand of AragonFerdinand the BullKing Ferdinand
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What did Ferdinand Magellan do?
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Ferdinand won't give the speech because he's got a cough.
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We were taught that Ferdinand Magellan was Portuguese but worked in the service of Spain.
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