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
From the M-W Editors
Origin and Etymology of lateen
French (voile) latine, literally, Latin (Mediterranean) sail
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lateen
noun
la·teen
Definition of lateen
1 or less commonly lateenerplay \lə-ˈtē-nər\ : a lateen-rigged ship
2 : a lateen sail
First Known Use of lateen
circa 1775
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