Marco Polo
Marco Polo · Marco Polos
A renowned travelerA renowned traveler.
/ˈmɑɹkoʊ ˈpoʊloʊ/
Meaning
2 senses(countable)A renowned traveler.
(uncountable)A hunting game—usually played in a swimming pool—where the seeker moves with closed eyes or blindfolded, finding the other players by calling "Marco" and reacting to the other players' replies of "Polo".
More definitions
- Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
Origin
After Marco Polo (1254–1324), Venetian merchant, whose travels were documented in a book tAfter Marco Polo (1254–1324), Venetian merchant, whose travels were documented in a book that introduced Europeans to Central Asia and China. The Italian name is from Latin Marcus + Paulus.
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Forms
plural: Marco Polos| Singular | Marco Polo |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324):Polo
Lessons for this word
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