"lenj" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lenjs [plural]
Etymology: From Persian لنج or Gulf Arabic لَنْج. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fa|لنج}} Persian لنج, {{m+|afb|لَنْج}} Gulf Arabic لَنْج Head templates: {{en-noun}} lenj (plural lenjs)
  1. A type of traditional fishing boat, typically hand-built, used in the Persian Gulf.
    Sense id: en-lenj-en-noun-Hdkhmku5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2015 September 17, I. D. Roberts, For Kingdom and Country, Allison & Busby",
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