Abel Tasman

/ˌeɪbəl ˌtæzmən/
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Definitions of Abel Tasman
  1. noun
    Dutch navigator who was the first European to discover Tasmania and New Zealand (1603-1659)
    synonyms: Abel Janszoon Tasman, Tasman
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    in earlier times, a person who explored by ship
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