pirogue


pi·rogue

noun \ˈpē-ˌrōg\

Definition of PIROGUE

1
: dugout 1
2
: a boat like a canoe

Origin of PIROGUE

French, from Spanish piragua, from Carib piraua
First Known Use: 1666

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