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Galleon

usgb/ˈɡæliən/Volume
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Historical Use

Galleons are from an era of exploration and colonization, mainly the 16th to 18th centuries.

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The Spanish galleon was pivotal during the Age of Discovery.
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Cultural Symbol

Galleons often symbolize adventure, treasure, and historical sea voyages in stories and films.

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Treasure hunters dream of finding a lost galleon's riches.
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Not Modern

Galleon is not used to refer to contemporary ships, only historical ones.

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She mistook the old ship for a galleon, but it was too modern.
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