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lancha

noun lan·cha \ˈlanchə\
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lanchara

\lanˈchärə, -charə\

Definition of lancha

plural

-s

  1. :  a light sailing ship largely used for trading in the East Indian archipelago and the Philippines

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Origin and Etymology of lancha

lancha from Spanish or Portuguese; Spanish, from Portuguese, from Malay lancharan, from lanchar effortless speed; lanchara from Portuguese, from Malay lancharan

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