Galleon

usgb/ˈɡæliən/
noun

A large sailing ship used in the past by Spanish and Portuguese for trade or war.

The Spanish galleon was loaded with gold and silver from the New World.
Visual representation of "galleon" - A large sailing ship used in the past by Spanish and Portuguese for trade or war.

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  • spanish galleon
  • galleon ship

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Historical

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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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