nau·ma·chia
| \ nȯ-ˈmā-kē-ə
, -ˈma-
\
, -ˈma-
\
plural naumachiae\
nȯ-ˈmā-kē-ˌē
, -kē-ˌī , -ˈma-
\ or naumachias
, -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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“Naumachia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naumachia. Accessed 5 Aug. 2021.
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The first known use of naumachia was in 1596
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