trireme

tri·reme

noun \ˈtrī-ˌrēm\

Definition of TRIREME

: an ancient galley having three banks of oars

Origin of TRIREME

Latin triremis, from tri- + remus oar — more at row

First Known Use: 1600

Rhymes with TRIREME

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