Etymology

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Today it means: A traditional sailing vessel used along the coasts of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean, generally having a single mast and a lateen sail. Full definition →

Arabic دَاو
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  1. Arabic · derived fromدَاو
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From Arabic دَاو (dāw).

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