praus

/praʊz/
noun
  1. Plural of prau; fast, narrow sailing boats used in Southeast Asia.
    • Historians study the routes taken by ancient praus carrying spices.
    • The festival featured a race of colorful praus.
    • Several praus were anchored near the island's shore.
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