galleon

gal-le-on · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A large sailing ship with three or more masts used from the 15th to 18th centuries, especially by Spain for trade and warfare.

Forms

plural: galleons

Related words

See also: caravel, ship
Synonyms: ship, vessel

Etymology

From Spanish galeón, augmentative of galea meaning "galley."