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Meaning of pentereme in English:

pentereme

Pronunciation /ˈpɛntɪriːm/

noun

rare Ancient Greek History

  • Quinquereme. Also as adjective (attributive).

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From ancient Greek πέντε five + -reme.