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Definition of Trireme
1. Noun. Ancient Greek or Roman galley or warship having three tiers of oars on each side.
Generic synonyms: Galley
Definition of Trireme
1. n. An ancient galley or vessel with tree banks, or tiers, of oars.
Definition of Trireme
1. an ancient Greek or Roman warship [n -S]
Medical Definition of Trireme
1. An ancient galley or vessel with tree banks, or tiers, of oars. Origin: L. Triremis; tri- (see Tri-) + remus an oar, akin to E. Row. See Row to propel with an oar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)