jalor

American

[jah-ler] / ˈdʒɑ lər /

Or jalur

noun

any of a wide variety of East Indian rowing and sailing ships.

Etymology

Origin of jalor

Origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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They have also very long narrow boats, with two masts, and double or single outriggers, called balabang and jalor.

From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William

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