deep sea

English

noun
Definitions
  • The deeper part of the sea or ocean in which no light penetrates
  • (sport fishing) open sea part of the sea out of sight of land

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English depe see affix from English deep + English sea.

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English

sea

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