coracle
noun
cor·a·cle
ˈkȯr-ə-kəl 
ˈkär-
: a small boat used in Britain from ancient times and made of a frame (as of wicker) covered usually with hide or tarpaulin
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The Irish claim centers on St Brendan, who in the sixth century is said to have sailed to America in his coracle.
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Gordon Campbell, Time, 29 June 2021
Gordon Campbell, Time, 29 June 2021
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coracle
noun
cor·a·cle
ˈkȯr-ə-kəl
ˈkär-
: a boat made of a wicker frame covered with horsehide or canvas
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