VIGIA


Meaning of VIGIA in English

və̇ˈjēə, vēˈhēə noun

( -s )

Etymology: Spanish vigia watch, vigil, rock, reef, from Portuguese vigia, from vigiar to watch, keep vigil, from Latin vigilare — more at vigilant

: a mark made on a nautical chart indicating a dangerous rock or shoal and used chiefly on Spanish charts

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