naumachia

noun

nau·ma·chia | \nȯ-ˈmā-kē-ə,

\

plural naumachiae\nȯ-ˈmā-kē-ˌē,

-kē-ˌī, -ˈma- \ or naumachias

Definition of naumachia

1 : an ancient Roman spectacle representing a naval battle

2 : a place for naumachiae

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