naumachia

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim The recreation of a sea battle staged for entertainment.

   “BEFORE he went to feed with owls and bats Nebuchadnezzar had an ugly dream, Worse than an Hus'if's when she thinks her cream Made a Naumachia for mice and rats.”

2. isim The location where such recreated sea battles took place; a building featuring an artificial body of water.

   “Our clerical guide did not fail us, but took us to see some ancient architectural remains, water tanks, a naumachia and other ruins of a similar sort.”