Gulf of Panama

proper noun

A gulf off the southern coast of Panama, where most of eastern Panama's southern shores adjoin it.

Meanings

proper nounthe Gulf of Panama
  1. A gulf off the southern coast of Panama, where most of eastern Panama's southern shores adjoin it.

Origin

  1. Spanishgolfo de Panamá
  2. EnglishGulf of Panama

Calque of Spanish golfo de Panamá.

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Gulf of Panama. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gulf%20of%20Panama

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Chicago

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