coracle

noun

cor·​a·​cle ˈkȯr-ə-kəl How to pronounce coracle (audio)
ˈkär-
: a small boat used in Britain from ancient times and made of a frame (as of wicker) covered usually with hide or tarpaulin

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The Irish claim centers on St Brendan, who in the sixth century is said to have sailed to America in his coracle. Gordon Campbell, Time, 29 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

Welsh corwgl

First Known Use

circa 1547, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coracle was circa 1547

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“Coracle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coracle. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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coracle

noun
cor·​a·​cle ˈkȯr-ə-kəl How to pronounce coracle (audio)
ˈkär-
: a boat made of a wicker frame covered with horsehide or canvas

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