south seas

language: en

definitions

  1. A historical and geographical term referring to the tropical waters and islands of the Pacific Ocean south of the equator.
    en: A historical and geographical term referring to the tropical waters and islands of the Pacific Ocean south of the equator.
  2. Historically refers to the waters frequented by whalers and pirates, evoking romance and danger.
    en: Historically refers to the waters frequented by whalers and pirates, evoking romance and danger.

examples

  1. Explorers mapped the islands of the South Seas centuries ago.

    Explorers mapped the islands of the South Seas centuries ago.

  2. Queequeg was a skilled harpooner from the legendary South Seas.

    Queequeg was a skilled harpooner from the legendary South Seas.