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PIRAGUA, n. pirau'gua. This word is variously written, periagua or pirogue. The former is the spelling of Washington and Jefferson; the latter of Charlevoix.]

1. A canoe formed out of the truck of a tree, or two canoes united.

2. In modern usage in America, a narrow ferry boat carrying two masts and a leeboard.

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