Navis
/ˈneɪ.vɪs/noun
The Latin word for 'ship' or 'vessel'.
Did you know?In ancient Roman culture, ships were often seen as symbols of adventure and the unknown, mirroring the journeys of the soul.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nau-
“to swim or sail, indicating movement over water.”
Latin
Latin
navis
“a vessel or ship, used for transport across waters.”
Old French
Old French
navire
“a large seafaring vessel, derived from Latin navis.”
Middle English
Middle English
nave
“a ship or boat, borrowed from Old French.”
Modern English
English
navy
“a fleet of ships, especially in a military context, stemming from Latin navis.”