naval
Pronunciation: /ˈneɪv(ə)l/
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Definition of naval
adjective
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin navalis, from navis 'ship'
Do not confuse naval with navel. Naval means 'having to do with the navy' (a naval base), whereas navel means 'the small hollow in a person’s belly' (an outfit slashed to the navel).