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lorcha.

A kind of light vessel used on the coast of China, having the hull built on a European model, and the rigging like that of a Chinese junk.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɔɹʃə/US
  1. A kind of light vessel used on the coast of China, having the hull built on a European model, and the rigging like that of a Chinese junk.

Where this word comes from

From Portuguese lorcha, of unclear origin; see the Portuguese entry for more.

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