periplus

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɛɹɪˌplʌs/

Noun

periplus

1. (literature) An account of a voyage, particularly those of Hanno and Arrian, recording ports and coastal landmarks. [1613]
2. A voyage along a coast. [1677]
3. (uncommon) Synonym of circuit#English|circuit: the path or distance around a coast. [1776]
4. (uncommon) Synonym of circumnavigation#English|circumnavigation: a voyage around an island or the world. [1854]

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