armada

Meanings

• noun

  A large fleet of ships, especially one that is assembling or assembling for war.

  - "The Spanish Armada was a large naval force assembled by King Philip II of Spain in 1588."
  - "The British Royal Navy sent out an armada to intercept the Spanish treasure fleet."

• noun

  A grand display or procession of something.

  - "The city put on an armada of lights for the holiday season."
  - "The fashion show was an armada of beautiful models."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with armada
maradee , parade , jade,ade , shade , made , cafed , casade , aided , abated , graded

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Variants

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armada , armadas

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word 'armada,' meaning 'fleet,' from 'armar,' meaning 'to arm' or 'equip'.

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Trivia

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1. The Spanish Armada was the largest naval force ever sent by Spain, with over 130 ships and 18,000 sailors.

2. The Spanish Armada was defeated in 1588 by the English navy, led by Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins.

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Related Concepts

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1. naval fleet: An armada is a large naval fleet, typically assembled for war.

2. maritime history: The term 'armada' has significant historical importance in maritime history, particularly in relation to naval warfare.

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Culture

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The term 'armada' is most commonly associated with naval warfare, particularly the Spanish Armada of 1588, which was a large fleet assembled by Spain to invade England. This failed invasion attempt led to significant losses for Spain and is considered a turning point in the Anglo-Spanish War.

How to Memorize "armada"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize an armada, imagine a large fleet of ships assembled on the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'armada' with the image of a large naval fleet.
   - Remember that an armada is a collection of ships.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Army of Many Admirals' to remember the definition of an armada.

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