xebec
English
/ˈziːbɛk/, /ˈzibɛk/
noun
Definitions
- A small two-masted, and later three-masted, Mediterranean transport ship with an overhanging bow and stern.
Etymology
Derived from French chebec derived from Spanish, Castilian jabeque, xabeque derived from Catalan, Valencian xabec derived from Italian sciabecco (xebec) derived from Arabic شُبَّاك (fishing-net).
Origin
Arabic
شُبَّاك
Gloss
fishing-net