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trireme definition

tri·reme (trī′rēm′)

noun

an ancient Greek or Roman galley, usually a warship, with three banks of oars on each side

Etymology: L triremis, trireme (orig., having three banks of oars) < tri-, tri- + remus, oar: see row

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