soumarque

/suːmɑʁk/ (Soo-mar-k)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of large, heavy French warship from the 17th century, similar to a galleon.

“The French Navy commissioned several soumarques to strengthen their naval presence in the Mediterranean.”

Synonyms

  • galleon
  • man-of-war

Antonyms

  • frigate
  • sloop