Definition for: navy

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English

Etymology

• From the Latin word navis, navis , f, meaning "ship" or "boat"

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪvi

Noun

navy

1. a country's entire sea force, including ships and personnel.
2. a governmental department in charge of a country's sea force.
3. (colour) a dark blue colour, usually called navy blue

   navy colour:

Synonyms

colour

• navy blue

Translations

sea force

department

colour

• Chinese : 海军, 海軍 (hǎi jūn)
• Spanish : marina f .

Adjective

navy

1. belonging to the navy.
2. (colour) having a dark blue colour.

Translations

belonging

colour

Derived terms

Related terms

• navicular
• nonnaval

See also

Other Translations for "navy"

Braille 6 Dot
Braille 8 Dot
Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		navy
Hex		ee e1 f6 f9
Pig Latin		avynay

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