noun
nao
now
noun
1
A type of Spanish or Portuguese sailing ship, similar to a carrack, used in early ocean exploration.
"The expedition set sail aboard a heavy nao loaded with supplies."
name
1
A given name of Japanese origin, used for both men and women.
Word Forms
naos plural
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Etymology
From Spanish nao.