trireme

/ˈtɹaɪ.ɹiːm/ · noun

Meaning

(history) A galley with three banks of oars, one above the other, used mainly as a warship.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

chian(English)quadreme(English)quadrireme(English)triaconter(English)quinquereme(English)trierarch(English)quadragintireme(English)three-decker(English)bireme(English)oars(English)oar(English)ramming(English)

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Sources

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