Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bucentaur
noun
/ˈbjuː.sən.tɔːr/
Definition
A type of vessel used in ceremonial occasions, especially in Venice, with a prows resembling a mythical creature.
Examples
- The doge rode the bucentaur during the spectacular reenactment of the Marriage of the Sea.
- Many tourists gathered to witness the majestic bucentaur glide through the waters of the Grand Canal.
- The ornate decorations on the bucentaur impressed everyone at the festival.
Meaning
A ceremonial barge that symbolizes the power and glory of Venice, typically used in the annual Marriage of the Sea ceremony.
Synonyms
- ceremonial barge
- royal boat
- state vessel
