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单词 almadia
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Definition of almadia in English:

almadia

(also almade, almadie)
noun ˌalməˈdɪə
historical
  • Any of various types of dugout or canoe, especially as used in parts of Africa and Asia.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hacket (fl. 1560–1590). Originally from Middle French, French †almadie, denoting various boats (1515 denoting a large African dugout canoe, 1558 denoting a bark boat used by Brazilian Indians, 1690 denoting an Indian boat with a square back; compare Middle French, French †almande kind of African barge) from Portuguese almadia from Arabic al-maʿdiya from al the + maʿdiya ferry, ferryboat from ʿadā to cross.

 
 

Definition of almadia in US English:

almadia

(also almade, almadie)
nounˌalməˈdɪə
historical
  • Any of various types of dugout or canoe, especially as used in parts of Africa and Asia.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hacket (fl. 1560–1590). Originally from Middle French, French † almadie, denoting various boats (1515 denoting a large African dugout canoe, 1558 denoting a bark boat used by Brazilian Indians, 1690 denoting an Indian boat with a square back; compare Middle French, French † almande kind of African barge) from Portuguese almadia from Arabic al-maʿdiya from al the + maʿdiya ferry, ferryboat from ʿadā to cross.

 
 
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