Galapagos

/gəˈlɑpəgoʊs/
/gəˈlɒpəgɒs/
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Definitions of Galapagos
  1. noun
    a group of islands in the Pacific off South America; owned by Ecuador; known for unusual animal life
    synonyms: Galapagos Islands
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    island
    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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/gəˈlɑpəgoʊs/
UK
/gəˈlɒpəgɒs/
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