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xebec



xe·bec [ ˈzē-ˌbek]



xebec   
noun
[ˈzē-ˌbek]

Definition of xebec

: a usually 3-masted Mediterranean sailing ship with long overhanging bow and stern



First Known Use of xebec

1756, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for xebec

modification of French chebec, from Arabic shabbāk



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