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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