Definition of vigia

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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vi·gi·a    (v-j, -h-) KEY  

NOUN:

A warning on a navigational chart indicating a possible rock, shoal, or other hazard, the exact position of which is unknown.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Spanish vigía, from Portuguese vigia, from vigiar, to look out, from Latin vigilre ; see vigilante

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