currach

Meaning

An Irish boat, constructed like a coracle, and originally the same shape; now a boat of similar construction but conventional shape and large enough to be operated by up to eight oars.

Synonyms

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkʌɹə/
Etymology

From Irish curach, corrach, from Proto-Celtic *korukos (“boat”).

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