About The Word Trireme
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Trireme
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What's The Definition Of Trireme?
[n] ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side
Synonyms | Synonyms for Trireme: Related Terms | Find terms related to Trireme: See Also | galley Trireme In Webster's Dictionary \Tri"reme\, n. [L. triremis; tri- (see {Tri-}) + remus
an oar, akin to E. row. See Row to propel with an oar.]
(Class. Antiq.)
An ancient galley or vessel with tree banks, or tiers, of
oars.
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