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Naumachy

Naumachy Meaning & Definition
Naumachy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Naumachy?

[n] a naval spectacle; a mock sea battle put on by the ancient Romans

Synonyms | Synonyms for Naumachy: naumachia

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See Also | spectacle

Naumachy In Webster's Dictionary

\Nau"ma*chy\, n. [L. naumachia, Gr. ?; ? ship + ? fight, battle, ? to fight.] 1. A naval battle; esp., a mock sea fight. 2. (Rom. Antiq.) A show or spectacle representing a sea fight; also, a place for such exhibitions.

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