"dromon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dromons [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek δρόμων (drómōn). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|δρόμων}} Ancient Greek δρόμων (drómōn) Head templates: {{en-noun}} dromon (plural dromons)
  1. (historical, nautical) A Byzantine bireme, similar to the chelandion, but used primarily for naval combat. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Byzantine Empire, Nautical, Warships, Watercraft Synonyms: dromond Related terms: chelandion Translations (Translations): דְּרוֹמוֹן (dromon) [masculine] (Hebrew), dromone [masculine] (Italian)

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