English Explanatory Dictionary

lorcha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɔɹʃə/

Word forms

lorcha lorchas

Etymology

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

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