1. large, fast warships used in medieval times, especially by the Byzantine Empire
Usage: historical; nautical

Examples

• The Byzantine fleet consisted mainly of dromonds equipped with Greek fire.
• Medieval dromonds were among the most advanced warships of their time.
• The emperor ordered his dromonds to patrol the coastline.
• These dromonds could carry both soldiers and supplies across the Mediterranean.
• The design of dromonds influenced later naval architecture.
• Enemy forces feared the approach of the imperial dromonds.