GALLEON


Meaning of GALLEON in English

n. hist. 1 a ship of war (usu. Spanish). 2 a large Spanish ship used in American trade. 3 a vessel shorter and higher than a galley.

[ MDu. galjoen f. F galion f. galie galley, or f. Sp. galeón ]

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