caïque
boat
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A caïque is a type of boat with a history rooted in the Mediterranean. Primarily, it refers to a light skiff commonly used on the Bosporus, a strait connecting Europe and Asia. Additionally, the term can describe a Levantine sailing vessel. The word itself originates from the Turkish word kayık. Caïques are sometimes categorized alongside other sailing vessels like square-riggers and catboats.123
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