EXPANSE


Meaning of EXPANSE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ik- ' span(t)s

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin expansum, from Latin, neuter of expansus, past participle of expandere

Date: 1637

1 : FIRMAMENT

2 : great extent of something spread out <an expanse of calm ocean>

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