Definition of galion Galion

We found 1 definitions of galion from 1 different sources.

Advertising

What does galion mean?

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • galion
    A name formerly given to ships of war furnished with three or four batteries of cannon. It is now retained only by the Spaniards, and applied to the largest size of their merchant ships employed in West India and Vera Cruz voyages. The Portuguese also have ships trading to India and the Brazils nearly resembling the galleons, and called caragues. (See CARACK.)

Pronunciation

Sign Language

galion in sign language
Sign language - letter G Sign language - letter G Sign language - letter A Sign language - letter A Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter L Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter N

Advertising
Advertising