flota

noun

flo·​ta ˈflō-tə How to pronounce flota (audio)
: a fleet of Spanish ships

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1527, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flota was in 1527

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“Flota.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flota. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.

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