moleta

noun

mo·​le·​ta

məˈlātə

plural -s

: a short-masted Portuguese fishing boat having a large lateen sail, two outriggers and a bowsprit that carry up to six sails, and an outrigger at the stern with two triangular sails

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese moleta, muleta, from muleta crutch, from Spanish

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