DHOW

dhow

(noun) a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dhow (plural dhows)

(nautical) A traditional sailing vessel used along the coasts of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean, generally having a single mast and a lateen sail.

Anagrams

• how'd, who'd

Source: Wiktionary


Dhow, n. Etym: [Ar. dao]

Definition: A coasting vessel of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. It has generally but one mast and a lateen sail. [Also written dow.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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