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zygite

noun
zy·​gite | \ ˈzÄ«ËŒjÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of zygite

: a rower of the middle tier in an ancient trireme or in the upper tier of a bireme

History and Etymology for zygite

Greek zygitēs, from zygon yoke, thwart + itēs -ite

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