naumachia
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noun \nȯ-ˈmā-kē-ə, -ˈma-\ plural nau·ma·chi·ae\-kē-ˌē, -kē-ˌī\ or nau·ma·chi·as
Definition of NAUMACHIA
1
: an ancient Roman spectacle representing a naval battle
2
: a place for naumachiae
Origin of NAUMACHIA
Latin, from Greek, naval battle, from naus ship + machesthai to fight — more at nave
First Known Use: 1596
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