English Word · Advanced
portolan
A historical chart of European navigable waters based on descriptions of the coasts
Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːtələn/
Meaning
A historical chart of European navigable waters based on descriptions of the coasts.
Example
The old portolan showed the coastline and harbours of the Mediterranean.
The old portolan showed the coastline and harbours of the Mediterranean.
Practice tips
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