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bi·reme  (brm)
n.
An ancient galley equipped with two tiers of oars on each side.
[Latin birmis : bi-, two; see bi-1 + rmus, oar; see er- in Indo-European roots.]
bireme [ˈbaɪriːm]
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) an ancient galley having two banks of oars
[from Latin birēmus, from bi-1 + -rēmus oar]


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