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flotilla

noun flo·til·la \flō-ˈti-lə\

: a group of small ships

Full Definition of FLOTILLA

: a fleet of ships or boats; especially : a navy organizational unit consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships

: an indefinite large number <a flotilla of changes>

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Spanish, diminutive of flota fleet, from Old French flote, from Old Norse floti; akin to Old English flota ship, fleet — more at float

First Known Use: 1711

FLOTILLA Defined for Kids

noun flo·til·la \flō-ˈti-lə\

: a fleet of usually small ships

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