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vigia

vi·gi·a [ vi j ə, vee h ə ] (plural vi·gi·as)


noun 
Definition:
 
unconfirmed obstacle: something marked on a chart as a hazard to navigation, although its existence, position, and nature are unconfirmed

[Mid-19th century. < Portuguese, "lookout" < Latin vigilia (see vigil)]
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