noun
nao
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Nao (noun) means a type of Spanish or Portuguese sailing ship, similar to a carrack, used in early ocean exploration. Example: “The expedition set sail aboard a heavy nao loaded with supplies.”
noun
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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
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A given name of Japanese origin, used for both men and women.
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- Plural
- naos
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Etymology
From Spanish nao.
Rhymes for nao
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What does “nao” mean?
The word “nao” means a type of Spanish or Portuguese sailing ship, similar to a carrack, used in early ocean exploration.
How do you pronounce “nao”?
“Nao” is pronounced now (/naʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nao” in a sentence?
Here is “nao” used in a sentence: “The expedition set sail aboard a heavy nao loaded with supplies.”
What part of speech is “nao”?
Depending on how it is used, “nao” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “nao” come from?
The word “nao” comes from Spanish.
How many meanings does “nao” have?
“Nao” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of Spanish or Portuguese sailing ship, similar to a carrack, used in early ocean exploration.
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