lateen

¹la·teen

adjective \lə-ˈtēn\

Definition of LATEEN

: being or relating to a rig used especially on the north coast of Africa and characterized by a triangular sail extended by a long spar slung to a low mast

Origin of LATEEN

French (voile) latine, literally, Latin (Mediterranean) sail

First Known Use: circa 1741

Rhymes with LATEEN

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²lateen

noun

Definition of LATEEN

1

also la·teen·er \-ˈtē-nər\ : a lateen-rigged ship

2

: a lateen sail

First Known Use of LATEEN

circa 1775