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regatta
[ ri-gat-uh, -gah-tuh ]
/ rɪˈgæt ə, -ˈgɑ tə /
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noun
a boat race, as of rowboats, yachts, or other vessels.
an organized series of such races.
(originally) a gondola race in Venice.
a strong, striped cotton fabric that is of twill weave.
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British Dictionary definitions for regatta
regatta
/ (rɪˈɡætə) /
noun
an organized series of races of yachts, rowing boats, etc
Word Origin for regatta
C17: from obsolete Italian (Venetian dialect) rigatta contest, of obscure origin
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