naumachia

naumachia Definition

nau·ma·chia (nô mā′kē ə)

noun pl. -·chias or -·chiae′-ē′

in ancient Rome, a mock sea battle
a place constructed for this

Etymology: L < Gr naus, ship (see navy) + machē, battle

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