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Mary Celeste en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

Mary + Celeste. From an American-flagged brigantine by this name that was found drifting and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872. The disappearance of the crew and passengers has never been satisfactorily explained.

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) Any ship found empty of all people, in good condition, seemingly abandoned on the high seas.

Forms

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Mary Celestes Number=Plur lexicographic
Marie Celeste alternative lexicographic

Synonyms

ghost ship · Flying Dutchman

Mary Celeste en · PROPN

Pronunciation

Etymology

Mary + Celeste. From an American-flagged brigantine by this name that was found drifting and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872. The disappearance of the crew and passengers has never been satisfactorily explained.

Meanings

  1. An American sailing ship found deserted and adrift while under sail in the Atlantic in 1872.

Forms

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Marie Celeste alternative lexicographic