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BIREME
Etymology
Noun
bireme (plural biremes)
(history) an ancient galley having two banks of oars, one above the other.
Anagrams
• bemire, berime
Source: Wiktionary
Bi"reme, n. Etym: [L. biremis; bis twice + remus oar: cf. F. birème.]
Definition: An ancient galley or vessel with two banks or tiers of oars.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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