Latin Ocean Words Flashcards
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What does the Latin word 'aura' mean?

  • wind
  • sail
  • wave
  • breeze (correct)

What does 'caelum' translate to in English?

  • sky, heaven (correct)
  • ocean
  • island
  • shore

What is the English meaning of 'insula'?

  • breeze
  • cloud
  • island (correct)
  • shore

What does the Latin word 'navicula' mean?

<p>small boat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'nimbus' in English?

<p>cloud (typically a large, grey rain cloud) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oceanus' mean?

<p>ocean (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the English translation of 'ora'?

<p>shore (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'unda'?

<p>wave (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vēlum' translate to in English?

<p>sail (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the English meaning of 'ventus'?

<p>wind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ocean Vocabulary in Latin

  • aura: Refers to a gentle breeze, often associated with relaxing coastal environments.
  • caelum: Represents the sky or heavens, highlighting the vastness above oceans and landscapes.
  • insula: Translates to island, indicating land masses surrounded by water, often depicting tropical or exotic locations.
  • navicula: Means small boat, commonly used in historical contexts for fishing or transport across waterways.
  • nimbus: Describes a large, grey rain cloud, typical of weather patterns that may bring storms over oceans and land.
  • oceanus: Directly translates to ocean, emphasizing the vast bodies of saltwater that cover significant portions of the Earth's surface.
  • ora: Denotes shore, the land along the edge of a sea, river, or lake, crucial for environmental and ecological studies.
  • unda: Means wave, referring to the movement of water, essential in the study of ocean dynamics and marine activities.
  • vÄ“lum: Represents sail, an important component in historical maritime navigation and trade.
  • ventus: Translates to wind, a key factor influencing ocean currents and weather patterns.

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Explore the fascinating world of Latin vocabulary related to oceans and the sea with these flashcards. Each card features a Latin word, its English definition, and is designed to enhance your understanding of marine terminology in the Latin language.

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