# treasure ship

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A type of vast, multi-masted Chinese vessel used on the Ming treasure voyages, led by Zheng He in the first half of the 15th century, used for command purposes and the transportation of treasure.

## Etymology
Calque of Chinese 寶船 /宝船 (bǎochuán).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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