"superocean" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈsuːpəɹˌəʊ.ʃən/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈsuːpɚˌoʊ.ʃən/ [General-American] Forms: superoceans [plural]
Etymology: From super- + ocean. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|super-|ocean}} super- + ocean Head templates: {{en-noun}} superocean (plural superoceans)
  1. An ocean surrounding a supercontinent. Categories (place): Bodies of water, Oceans
    Sense id: en-superocean-en-noun-H8GlNkXA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

Inflected forms

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