Gulf of Mexico
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Part of the Atlantic Ocean bordered by the southeast coast of the United States and the east coast of Mexico.
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Cultural definitions for Gulf of Mexico (2 of 2)
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf bordered by the southeast coast of the United States and the east coast of Mexico.
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