Definitions for: Felucca

[n] a fast narrow sailing ship of the Mediterranean

Webster (1913) Definition: Fe*luc"ca, n. [It. feluca (cf. Sp. faluca, Pg. falua),
fr. Ar. fulk ship, or harr[=a]qah a sort of ship.] (Naut.)
A small, swift-sailing vessel, propelled by oars and lateen
sails, -- once common in the Mediterranean.

Note: Sometimes it is constructed so that the helm may be
used at either end.

See Also: sailing ship, sailing vessel