flotilla

English

/floʊˈtɪlə/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian flotilla derived from French flotte.

Origin

French

flotte

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