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balancelle

noun
bal·​an·​celle | \ ¦balÉ™n¦sel\
plural -s

Definition of balancelle

: a Mediterranean coasting and fishing boat with a single lateen sail

First Known Use of balancelle

1916, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for balancelle

French, from Italian dialect (Genoa) balanzella

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