Galeres

/ɡæˈlɛrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of galere, referring to multiple Mediterranean galleys or historic ships.

Etymology

The plural form of galere, maintaining the Old French and Medieval Greek etymological roots while following English pluralization conventions.

Kelly Says

The Ottoman Empire's famous naval victory at the Battle of Lepanto (1571) involved hundreds of galeres from both Christian and Muslim fleets in one of history's largest galley naval battles.

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