English Explanatory Dictionary

treasure ship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of vast, multi-masted Chinese vessel used on the Ming treasure voyages, led by Zheng He in the first half of the 15th century, used for command purposes and the transportation of treasure.

Word forms

treasure ship treasure ships

Etymology

Calque of Chinese 寶船 /宝船 (bǎochuán).

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