caïque

noun

ca·​ïque kä-ˈēk How to pronounce caïque (audio)
ˈkīk
1
: a light skiff used on the Bosporus
2
: a Levantine sailing vessel

Word History

Etymology

French, from Turkish kayık

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of caïque was in 1625

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Cite this Entry

“Caïque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ca%C3%AFque. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

caïque

noun
ca·​ïque kä-ˈēk How to pronounce caïque (audio)
1
: a light rowboat used on the Bosporus
2
: a Greek sailing vessel usually equipped with an engine
Etymology

from Turkish kayik "rowboat"

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