caravels

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A form of caravel — A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of caravel
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“caravels.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/caravels. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “caravels,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/caravels.

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