"speronara" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: speronaras [plural]
Etymology: From Italian speronara, Sicilian spirunara. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|speronara}} Italian speronara, {{der|en|scn|spirunara}} Sicilian spirunara Head templates: {{en-noun}} speronara (plural speronaras)
  1. (nautical, historical) A small, usually single-masted, sailing boat, used especially for transport between Sicily and Malta, remaining in use along the coast of Sicily until the mid-20th century. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Nautical, Watercraft
    Sense id: en-speronara-en-noun-dzDr24sN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Topics: nautical, transport

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