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FELUCCA (an
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Italian word; in forms like the Span. faluca, Fr. felouque, it appears in other
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languages; it is probably of Arabic origin, cf.
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fulk, a
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ship, and falaka, to be
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round; the
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modern Arabic
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form is falukah)  , a type of
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vessel used in the Mediterranean for coasters or fishing-boats . It is a
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long,
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low and narrow undecked vessel, built for
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speed, and propelled by oars or sails . The sails are
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lateen-shaped and carried on one or two masts placed far forward (see
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BOAT) .

End of Article: FELUCCA (an Italian word; in forms like the Span. faluca, Fr. felouque, it appears in other languages; it is probably of Arabic origin, cf. fulk, a ship, and falaka, to be round; the modern Arabic form is falukah)
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