I. lə-ˈtēn adjective
Etymology: French ( voile ) latine, literally, Latin (Mediterranean) sail
Date: circa 1741
: being or relating to a rig used especially on the north coast of Africa and characterized by a triangular sail extended by a long spar slung to a low mast
II. noun
Date: circa 1775
1. also la·teen·er -ˈtē-nər : a lateen-rigged ship
2. : a lateen sail