Mary Celeste
Mary Celeste proper noun: an American sailing ship found deserted and adrift while under sail in the Atlantic in 1872.
Proper noun
Mary Celeste
- An American sailing ship found deserted and adrift while under sail in the Atlantic in 1872.
Noun
Mary Celeste (plural Mary Celestes)
- Any ship found empty of all people, in good condition, seemingly abandoned on the high seas.
- Synonyms:
- Flying Dutchman, ghost ship
Synonyms of Mary Celeste
Forms of Mary Celeste
| Proper noun | |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Marie Celeste |
| Noun | |
| plural | Mary Celestes |
Origin of Mary Celeste
Mary + Celeste. From an American-flagged brigantine by this name that was found drifting and deserted in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872. The disappearance of the crew and passengers has never been satisfactorily explained.
Questions about Mary Celeste
- What does Mary Celeste mean?
- Mary Celeste means an American sailing ship found deserted and adrift while under sail in the Atlantic in 1872.
- What part of speech is Mary Celeste?
- Mary Celeste can be a proper noun or a noun.
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