south seas
definitions
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A historical and geographical term referring to the tropical waters and islands of the Pacific Ocean south of the equator.fr: Îles du Pacifique Sud
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Historically refers to the waters frequented by whalers and pirates, evoking romance and danger.fr: Eaux des baleiniers et pirates
examples
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Explorers mapped the islands of the South Seas centuries ago.
Les explorateurs ont cartographié les îles des Mers du Sud il y a des siècles.
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Queequeg was a skilled harpooner from the legendary South Seas.
Queequeg était un harponneur habile des légendaires Mers du Sud.