galleon
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Noun — A large, multi-decked sailing ship with square rigging, used mainly from the 15th to 17th centuries for war and trade.
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Etymology
From Middle French galion or Spanish galeón, an enlarged form related to "galley," describing a bigger version of the earlier oar-and-sail ships.
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What does “galleon” mean?
The word “galleon” means a large, multi-decked sailing ship with square rigging, used mainly from the 15th to 17th centuries for war and trade. In plain terms, a large historic sailing ship, especially the kind used by Spain to transport treasure.
How do you pronounce “galleon”?
“Galleon” is pronounced GA-lee-uhn (/ˈɡæ.li.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “galleon” in a sentence?
Here is “galleon” used in a sentence: “Spanish galleons carried gold from the Americas back to Europe.”
What part of speech is “galleon”?
“Galleon” is a noun.
Where does the word “galleon” come from?
The word “galleon” comes from Middle French. From Middle French galion or Spanish galeón, an enlarged form related to "galley," describing a bigger version of the earlier oar-and-sail ships.