L'oceà
Example: L'oceà és molt gran i ple de vida marina.
Definition
"L'oceà" refers to the vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in climate regulation and supporting diverse marine life. It is fundamentally the largest and deepest part of the planet's hydrosphere.
Etymology
The word "l'oceà" comes from the Latin 'oceanus', meaning a large body of water or ocean. This Latin term itself is derived from the Ancient Greek 'ōkeanós', referring to a great river or sea believed to encircle the world. Did you know? The concept of an endless ocean was central to early geography and mythology.
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"L'oceà" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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