Marco Polo

/ˈmɑrkoʊ ˌpoʊˈloʊ/
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Definitions of Marco Polo
  1. noun
    Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
    synonyms: Polo
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    traveler, traveller
    a person who changes location
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