dromon

English

Alternative forms

• dromond

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δρόμων (drómōn)

Noun

dromon (plural dromons)

1. (historical, nautical) A Byzantine bireme, similar to the chelandion, but used primarily for naval combat.

Translations

Translations

• Hebrew: דְּרוֹמוֹן (he) m (dromon)
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• Italian: dromone m

See also

• chelandion

Anagrams

• Ormond