proa
Americannoun
noun
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
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Three years later, Mr. Newick designed his version of an ancient Polynesian outrigger canoe known as a proa.
From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2013
He is aboard Ah Sing's proa, the proa we saw standing out to sea when we reached the beach.
From The Argus Pheasant by Beecham, John Charles
That first day Karaki had all he could do to keep the proa running straight before the wind.
From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John
The proa was nearing the beach when a white flag was hoisted on her deck.
From The Argus Pheasant by Beecham, John Charles
The juragan hesitated a moment, glanced over his shoulder at the pursuing proa, and then reversed his orders.
From The Argus Pheasant by Beecham, John Charles
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