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Galleon Definition & Meaning

galleon
noun
  1. a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries

"Galleon" in song lyrics

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  • "villas of the galleon"
    AOL — AOL
  • "spanish galleon"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does galleon mean?
a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts; used by the Spanish for commerce and war from the 15th to 18th centuries
What part of speech is galleon?
Galleon is a noun.

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