| 释义 |
nau·ma·chia
\nȯˈmākēə\ noun
(plural naumachi·ae \-kēˌē\ ; or naumachias)
Etymology: Latin, from Greek, naval battle, from naus ship + -machia -machy — more at nave
1. : an ancient Roman spectacle representing a naval battle
2. : a place for naumachiae; especially : an artificial body of water surrounded by seats |