terra incognita

Definitions of terra incognita
  1. noun
    an unknown and unexplored region
    synonyms: unknown, unknown region
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    type of:
    region
    a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth
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Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")

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