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.”
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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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mahones
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Etymology
From Middle French mahonne.
Rhymes for mahone
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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.
