proa
Meaning
A sailing vessel found in the waters of Micronesia and Indonesia; it has a single, large outrigger and a triangular sail.
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɹəʊ.ə/
Etymology
From Malay perau, a variant of perahu. In some forms via Portuguese parão or Dutch prauw; in some forms assimilated to prow.
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