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galleys


Meanings
  • noun

    A large ancient galley is a type of ancient Greek or Roman warship, characterized by its long, narrow hull and its rowing benches arranged in pairs along the sides.

    - "The ancient galleys were the primary warships of the Mediterranean."
    - "The Greek city-states built impressive fleets of galleys for naval warfare."
  • noun

    In modern nautical usage, a galley is a kitchen aboard a ship.

    - "The ship's galley produced delicious meals for the crew."
    - "The galley stove was used to prepare meals for the passengers."

Synonyms

lymphad
Rhymes
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alleys , belles , celli , gels , jellies , kelly , mellies , pellies , spelly , swellies , tellies , wellies
Variants
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galley , galleys
Etymology
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The word 'galley' originated from the Old French word 'galée', meaning 'galleys' or 'galleys of war'. It comes from the Latin word 'galea', meaning 'helmet' or 'galley', as the ancient ships were compared to helmets because of their protective shields.


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  1. The ancient Greek city-state of Athens is believed to have had the largest fleet of galleys in the Mediterranean.

  2. The Roman poet Virgil is said to have served as a rower on a galley during the Roman civil war.

  3. The ancient Greek philosopher Plutarch wrote that the Greek poet Sappho sailed across the Aegean Sea in a galley to meet her lover.


Related Concepts
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  1. trireme: A type of ancient Greek warship that had three banks of oars, making it faster and more maneuverable than a galley.

  2. ququadrireme: A type of ancient Greek or Roman warship that had four banks of oars, making it larger and more powerful than a galley.

  3. caravel: A type of European sailing ship that emerged during the Age of Discovery, characterized by its lateen sails and carvel construction.


Culture
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Galleys played a significant role in ancient Mediterranean warfare, as well as in the exploration and colonization of new lands. They were used by various civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, and Carthaginians. In literature, galleys have appeared in numerous works, such as Homer's 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey', and Virgil's 'Aeneid'. In art, galleys have been depicted in frescoes, mosaics, and sculptures.

How to Memorize "galleys"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long, narrow ship with rowing benches arranged in pairs along the sides.
    - Visualize ancient warriors manning the oars and preparing for battle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'galley' with ancient warships.
    - Link the word to images of ancient Mediterranean civilizations and their naval fleets.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym GALLEY: Greek Ancient Long Lasting Engaging Yacht.
    - Create a mental image of a galley as a 'galleon' of ancient warships.


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