Garava

/ɡəˈrɑːvə/ noun

Definition

A small Mediterranean sailing vessel or a type of traditional boat.

Etymology

From Spanish/Portuguese 'garavía', possibly related to Arabic maritime terminology, referring to a Mediterranean ship design used by traders and fishermen.

Kelly Says

Mediterranean ship names are a linguistic stew—'garava' mixes Romance and Arabic roots because for centuries Muslims and Christians shared the same waters, trading, raiding, and borrowing ship designs from each other.

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