piragua

noun

pi·​ra·​gua pə-ˈrä-gwə How to pronounce piragua (audio) -ˈra- How to pronounce piragua (audio)
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: a 2-masted flat-bottomed boat

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

circa 1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of piragua was circa 1599

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“Piragua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piragua. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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