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naval

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪvəl/

adj

Etymology: From Middle English naval, from Middle French naval, from Latin nāvālis; equivalent to navy + -al.

  1. Of or relating to a navy.

    Conditions were horrendous aboard most British naval vessels at the time. Scurvy and other diseases ran rampant, killing more seamen each year than all other causes combined, including combat.

  2. Of or relating to ships in general.

    naval architect

name

  1. A surname
  2. A municipality, the capital of Biliran, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.