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caique Definition


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caique
noun
    1. A light narrow boat propelled by one or more oars, used in Turkish waters, particularly on the Bosporus.
    2. Any small rowing boat, skiff or lateen-rigged sailing vessel of the E Mediterranean, used mainly for island trade.
Etymology: 17c: French, from Turkish kaik.



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