CARAVEL


Meaning of CARAVEL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈker-ə-ˌvel, ˈka-rə-, -vəl ]

noun

Etymology: Middle French caravelle, from Old Portuguese caravela

Date: 1527

: any of several sailing ships ; specifically : a small 15th and 16th century ship that has broad bows, high narrow poop, and usually three masts with lateen or both square and lateen sails

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