\Fe*luc"ca\, n. [It. feluca (cf. Sp. faluca, Pg. falua),
fr. Ar. fulk ship, or harr[=a]qah a sort of ship.] (Naut.)
A small, swift-sailing vessel, propelled by oars and lateen
sails, -- once common in the Mediterranean.
Note: Sometimes it is constructed so that the helm may be
      used at either end.