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Dromon

{

Drom′ond

, or

Drom′on

}
.
[OF.
dromont
, L.
dromo
, fr. Gr.
δρόμων
light vessel, prob. fr.
δραμεῖν
to run. See
Dromedary
.]
In the Middle Ages, a large, fast-sailing galley, or cutter; a large, swift war vessel.
[Hist. or Archaic]
Fuller.
The great
dromond
swinging from the quay.
W. Morris.

Definition 2024

dromon

dromon

English

Noun

dromon ‎(plural dromons)

  1. (historical, nautical) a Byzantine bireme, similar to the chelandion, but used primarily for naval combat

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek δρόμων ‎(drómōn)

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