First Known Use: circa 1741
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1lateen
adjective la·teen \lə-ˈtēn\
Definition of LATEEN
: being or relating to a rig used especially on the north coast of Africa and characterized by a triangular sail extended by a long spar slung to a low mast
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Origin of LATEEN
French (voile) latine, literally, Latin (Mediterranean) sail
Rhymes with LATEEN
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2lateen
noun
Definition of LATEEN
1
also la·teen·er \-ˈtē-nər\ : a lateen-rigged ship
2
: a lateen sail
First Known Use of LATEEN
circa 1775
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