flotilla

One entry found for flotilla.

Main Entry: flo·til·la
Pronunciation: flO-'ti-l&
Function: noun
Etymology: Spanish, diminutive of flota fleet, from Old French flote, from Old Norse floti; akin to Old English flota ship, fleet -- more at FLOAT
1 : a fleet of ships or boats; especially : a navy organizational unit consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
2 : an indefinite large number <a flotilla of changes>