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bireme

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌɪriːm/
Definition of bireme

noun

  • an ancient warship with two files of oarsmen on each side.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin biremis, from bi- 'having two' + remus 'oar'

bireme in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of bireme in the US English dictionary