Nao
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /naʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nao is a noun meaning (nautical, historical, rare) A Spanish or Portuguese carrack.
Meaning
(nautical, historical, rare) A Spanish or Portuguese carrack.
More Meanings
- (Internet slang, humorous) Alternative form of now.
Example Sentences
I got vivid descriptions of the sea battle at Chaul from the Mamluk sailors and the Ottoman gunners so that I could clearly visualise the Mamluk galleys and the Ottoman guns battling the Portuguese naos at the entrance of the Kundalika river.
Word Forms
- naos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ban.
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