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prau \ˈprau̇\ noun or pra·hu \“, ˈprä(ˌ)hü\; or prao \ˈprau̇\; or proa \ˈprōə\; also prow or praw \ˈprau̇\ (-s) Etymology: Malay pĕrahu, probably from Marathi paḍāv : one of several usually undecked Indonesian boats propelled by sails, oars, or paddles; especially : a swift light sailing craft about 30 feet long and 4 feet wide which has an upcurved equally sharp stem and stern so that sailing in either direction is possible, which has a curved windward side and a straight leeward side with a small canoe or other outrigger attached, and which has a large triangular sail attached to a long yard and hung obliquely from a short mast |