proa

American  

[proh-uh] / ˈproʊ ə /

noun

1. any of various types of Indonesian boats, especially a swift Malay sailing boat built with the lee side flat and balanced by a single outrigger.

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proa British  

/ ˈprəʊə /

noun

1. any of several kinds of canoe-like boats used in the South Pacific, esp one equipped with an outrigger and sails

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Etymology

Origin of proa

1575–85; < Malay pərahu, pərau (spelling perahu ) (< Kannada paḍahu, or a cognate Dravidian word); probably influenced by Spanish or Portuguese proa prow ¹, bow

Example Sentences

"We have rhino in well-protected zones," said Pelham Jones, chairman of the Private Rhino Owners Association, or PROA.

From Salon

More than 7,000 rhinos or around a third of the national herd are in private hands in South Africa, according to the PROA.

From Reuters

More than 7,000 rhinos or around a third of the national herd are in private hands in South Africa, according to the PROA.

From Reuters

A campaign sign promoted a political candidate, his logo a stylized latte stone adorned with stars and stripes and a traditional proa boat.

From New York Times

You’ll hear boasts about restaurants like Proa and Meskla Chamoru Fusion Bistro, which put their own spin on local classics.

From New York Times