vasco da gamma

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Noun vasco da gamma has 1 sense

da Gamma, Vasco da Gamma, Gamma - Portuguese navigator who led an expedition around the Cape of Good Hope in 1497; he sighted and named Natal on Christmas Day before crossing the Indian Ocean (1469-1524)
--₁ is a kind of navigator

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Vasco da Gama

Noun

(proper noun)

Vasco da Gama refers to a Portuguese explorer and navigator who is widely known as the first European to reach India by sea.

Sense 1:

- Vasco da Gama's famous expedition paved the way for future maritime trade between Europe and Asia.

- Sample sentence: "Vasco da Gama's remarkable voyage around the Cape of Good Hope opened up new trading routes."

Sense 2:

- In football, Vasco da Gama is a Brazilian sports club based in Rio de Janeiro.

- Sample sentence: "Vasco da Gama won the national championship in 1997 and has a dedicated fan base."

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