vigia

[ vi-jee-uh; Spanish vee-hee-ah ]

noun

, plural vi·gi·as [vi-, jee, -, uh, z, vee-, hee, -ahs].

1. a navigational hazard whose existence or position is uncertain.

vigia

/ ˈvɪdʒɪə /

noun

1. nautical a navigational hazard marked on a chart although its existence and nature has not been confirmed

Word History and Origins

Origin of vigia¹

First recorded in 1865–70; from Spanish vigía “lookout, reef,” probably from Portuguese vigia, noun derivative of vigiar “to watch,” from Latin vigilāre; vigilant

Word History and Origins

Origin of vigia¹

C19: from Spanish vigía reef, from Latin vigilāre to keep watch

Example Sentences

Its name indicates the reason for its application, La Vigia, the "lookout," or the "watch-tower."

From Project Gutenberg

Vigia Rajah died without children, and left the crown to his brother, in whole lineage it continued for 900 years.

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