Before revision: Etymology The Indian Ocean has been known by its present name since at least 1515, when the Latin form Oceanus Orientalis Indicus ( "Indian Eastern Ocean" ) is attested, named after India, which projects into it.
After revision: Etymology The Indian Ocean has been known by its present name since at least 1515, when the Latin form Oceanus Orientalis Indicus ( ) is attested, named after India, which projects into it.