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vigia

vi·gi·a
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vi-jee-uh; Spanish bee-hee-ah]
    • /vɪˈdʒi ə; Spanish biˈhi ɑ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vi-jee-uh; Spanish bee-hee-ah]
    • /vɪˈdʒi ə; Spanish biˈhi ɑ/

Definitions of vigia word

  • noun plural vigia a navigational hazard whose existence or position is uncertain. 1
  • noun vigia a navigational hazard marked on a chart although its existence and nature has not been confirmed 0
  • noun vigia (nautical) A warning on a navigational chart indicating a possible reef or other hazard of unknown exact location. 0

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Origin of vigia

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < Spanish vigía lookout, reef, probably < Portuguese vigia, noun derivative of vigiar to watch < Latin vigilāre; see vigilant

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Parts of speech for Vigia

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vigia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

vigia usage trend in Literature

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