Galápagos Islands

[ guh-lah-puh-gohs; Spanish gah-lah-pah-gaws ]

/ gəˈlɑ pəˌgoʊs; Spanish gɑˈlɑ pɑˌgɔs /

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plural noun

an archipelago on the equator in the Pacific, about 600 miles (965 km) W of and belonging to Ecuador: many unique species of animal life. 3,029 sq. mi. (7,845 sq. km).

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Also called Colón Archipelago . Spanish Ar·chi·pié·la·go de Co·lón

[ahr-chee-pye-lah-gawthe kaw-lawn] /ˌɑr tʃiˈpyɛ lɑˌgɔ ðɛ kɔˈlɔn/ .

Words nearby Galápagos Islands

galangal, galant, galantamine, galantine, galanty show, Galápagos Islands, Galashiels, Galata, galatea, Galathea Deep, Galaţi

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How to use Galápagos Islands in a sentence

On September 15, 1835, Charles Darwin landed at the Galapagos Islands.
Sept. 15: D-Day for Health Care|Paul Begala|August 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Then the ship turned its prow westward across the Pacific, only to stop five hundred miles out at the Galapagos Islands.
The Meaning of Evolution|Samuel Christian Schmucker
Why on the ordinary theory should the Galapagos Islands abound with terrestrial reptiles?
The Foundations of the Origin of Species|Charles Darwin
With this addition to his force, and with the other two prizes following in his wake, Porter returned to the Galapagos Islands.
The Naval History of the United States|Willis J. Abbot.

Of the other reptilia should be noted two species of lizard of a genus (Amblyrhynchus) confined to the Galapagos Islands.
An Introduction to the History of Science|Walter Libby
"I believe he's making a dash for the Galapagos Islands," he replied.
The Dreadnought of the Air|Percy F. Westerman

British Dictionary definitions for Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Islands

/ (ɡəˈlæpəɡəs, Spanish ɡaˈlapaɣɔs) /

pl n

a group of 15 islands in the Pacific west of Ecuador, of which they form a province: discovered (1535) by the Spanish; main settlement on San Cristóbal. Pop: 18 640 (2001). Area: 7844 sq km (3028 sq miles)Official Spanish name: Archipiélago de Colón

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Cultural definitions for Galápagos Islands

Galápagos Islands

[ (guh-lah-puh-gohs, guh-lap-uh-gohs) ]

Groups of islands in the Pacific Ocean off South America, owned by Ecuador.

notes for Galápagos Islands

The islands are known for their tortoises, penguins, marine iguanas, and other unusual animals.

notes for Galápagos Islands

Charles Darwin visited these islands and gathered evidence that supported his theory of natural selection.