caracoa en · NOUN
Etymology
From Malay kurakura. This particular form appears to derive via Spanish caracóa. (Corocore derives via French, and korakora more closely approximates the Malay term.)
Meanings
- (historical) Any of various similar light vessels or proas used by the Malays, and the Indonesians and Filipinos, particularly for raiding.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| caracoas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| caracore | alternative | lexicographic | |
| karakoa | alternative | lexicographic | |
| kora-kora | alternative | lexicographic | |
| caracora | alternative | lexicographic | |
| corocoro | alternative | lexicographic | |
| caracolle | alternative | lexicographic | |
| corocore | alternative | lexicographic | |
| korakora | alternative | lexicographic |