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Added 9 October 2026

naval

/ˈneɪvəl/ adjective

In Latin: classarius Wiktionary

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Of or relating to a navy.
Of or relating to ships in general.
naval architect

Origin

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

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