noun

mahone

muh-HOHN

Mahone (noun) means a large armed ship historically used by the Ottoman Turks. Example: “The old naval chronicle describes a fleet of mahones guarding the harbour.”

noun

A large armed ship historically used by the Ottoman Turks.

"The old naval chronicle describes a fleet of mahones guarding the harbour."

How to use mahone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA large Turkish warship of earlier centuries — a term mainly seen in historical writing today.

When to use it

A rare, mostly historical term.

Word forms

mahones plural, Mahones plural

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Etymology

From Middle French mahonne.

Origin: Middle French

Rhymes for mahone

one bone done gone none tone lone hone cone zone stone phone

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mahone” mean?

The word “mahone” means a large armed ship historically used by the Ottoman Turks. In plain terms, a large Turkish warship of earlier centuries — a term mainly seen in historical writing today.

How do you pronounce “mahone”?

“Mahone” is pronounced muh-HOHN (/məˈhoʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “mahone” in a sentence?

Here is “mahone” used in a sentence: “The old naval chronicle describes a fleet of mahones guarding the harbour.”

What part of speech is “mahone”?

“Mahone” is a noun.

Where does the word “mahone” come from?

The word “mahone” comes from Middle French. From Middle French mahonne.