treasure ship en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Chinese 寶船 /宝船 (bǎochuán).
Meanings
- (historical) A type of vast, multi-masted Chinese vessel used on the Ming treasure voyages, led by Zheng He in the first half of the 15th century, used for command purposes and the transportation of treasure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| treasure ships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 寶船 /宝船 (command and treasure-carrying vessel)