Word Study
bireme
CIDE DICTIONARY
bireme, n. [L. biremis; bis twice + remus oar: cf. F. birème.].
An ancient galley or vessel with two banks or tiers of oars. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
bireme, n. hist. an ancient Greek warship, with two files of oarsmen on each side.
Etymology
L biremis (as BI-, remus oar)
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