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Meaning of monoxyle in English:

monoxyle

noun

rare

  • A canoe or boat made from a single trunk or piece of timber.

Pronunciation

monoxyle

/məˈnɒksʌɪl/ /ˈmɒnə(ʊ)zʌɪl/

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Annual Register. From French monoxyle from ancient Greek μονόξυλον.