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Naumachy
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Naumachy: 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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