galleon

Meanings

• noun

  A large European sailing ship of the 16th to 18th centuries, typically having three or more masts and a full complement of sails.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡæ.li.ən/
   
   
   
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Variants

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galleon , galleons

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Etymology

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Originally from Old Italian galea, meaning 'galley' or 'ship'. The term came to be used specifically for large, heavily armed merchant ships in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha was famous for its treasure, which was discovered in 1715 off the coast of Florida.

2. The English galleon, The Golden Hind, was captained by Sir Francis Drake and was the first English ship to circumnavigate the world.

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1. Age of Discovery: An era of European exploration, expansion, and colonization from the late 15th to the early 17th century.

2. European exploration: The discovery and exploration of new lands, peoples, and resources by European nations during the late Middle Ages and the early modern period.

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Culture

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The galleon was a significant maritime innovation during the Age of Discovery and played a crucial role in European exploration and colonization. Galleons were used to transport treasure and passengers between Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

How to Memorize "galleon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, three-masted ship with full sails, carrying treasure from the New World to Europe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'galleon' with the Age of Discovery and European exploration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'GALLEON' stands for 'Great Adventures Led by Large European Oceanic Navigators'.

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