chebec

Interestingly enough, the effectiveness of the chebec warships led to their adoption in the 18th-century navies of both France and Spain.
Know Your Historical Warships: From 7th Century BC – 17th Century AD|Dattatreya Mandal|April 4, 2020|Realm of History
This species is very similar to, but larger, than the well-known Least Flycatcher or Chebec.
Bird Guide: Land Birds East of the Rockies|Chester A. (Chester Albert) Reed
They are very often known by the name of “Chebec,” because their notes resemble that word.
Bird Guide: Land Birds East of the Rockies|Chester A. (Chester Albert) Reed
By that time the chebec could be distinguished by the naked eye.
The Knight of Malta|Eugene Sue

Yes, you,—you are in communication with that chebec down there, beating about the horizon.
The Knight of Malta|Eugene Sue
The chebec, commanded by Erebus, had nothing remarkable in its exterior.
The Knight of Malta|Eugene Sue

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