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bireme

(bī′rēm′)

noun

a galley of ancient times, having two rows of oars on each side, one under the other

Origin: L biremis < bi-, bi- + remus, oar: see row

See bireme in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An ancient galley equipped with two tiers of oars on each side.

Origin:

Origin: Latin birēmis

Origin: : bi-, two; see bi-¹

Origin: + rēmus, oar; see erə- in Indo-European roots

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