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catamaran

Syllabification: (cat·a·ma·ran)

Pronunciation: /ˌkatəməˈran, ˈkatəməˌran/

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Definition of catamaran

noun

a yacht or other boat with twin hulls in parallel.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Tamil kaṭṭumaram, literally 'tied wood'

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