vinta – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
Vinta
The
vinta (locally known as
lepa-lepa or
sakayan) is a traditional boat from the
Philippine island of
Mindanao. The boats are made by
Sama-Bajau and
Moros living in the
Sulu Archipelago,
Zamboanga peninsula, and southern Mindanao. It has a sail with assorted vertical colors that represents the colorful culture and history of the Muslim community. These boats are used for inter-island transport of people and goods.
Zamboanga City is known for these vessels.
vinto
adj.
conquered, defeated, beaten, routed; overcome, overwhelmed
vinto
nm.
loser, unsuccessful person