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armada
noun ar·ma·da \är-ˈmä-də, -ˈmā- also -ˈma-\
: a large group of ships, boats, etc.
Full Definition of ARMADA
1
: a fleet of warships
2
: a large force or group usually of moving things
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Origin of ARMADA
Spanish, from Medieval Latin armata army, fleet, from Latin, feminine of armatus, past participle of armare to arm, from arma
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armada
noun ar·ma·da \är-ˈmä-də, -ˈmā-\
Definition of ARMADA for Kids
: a large fleet of warships
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