GALLEY


Meaning of GALLEY in English

/ ˈgæli; NAmE / noun

1.

a long flat ship with sails, usually rowed by slaves or criminals, especially one used by the ancient Greeks or Romans in war

2.

the kitchen on a ship or plane

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WORD ORIGIN

Middle English : via Old French from medieval Latin galea , from medieval Greek galaia , of unknown origin.

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