English

Pronunciation
enPR|n�v, IPA|/neɪv/, SAMPA|/neIv/
rhymes|eɪv

Homophones
knave

Etymology 1
Ultimately from L. navis, via a Romance source.

Noun
en-noun

1. architecture The middle or body of a church, extending from the transepts to the principal entrances.

Translations
French: nef
German: Schiff

Etymology 2
Old English nafu. Cognates include Dutch naaf and German Nabe.

Noun
en-noun

1. A hub of a wheel

Related terms
navel

Italian

Etymology
Latin navis

Noun
it-noun|nav|f|e|i

1. ship

Related terms
nausea
nautica
navale
navicella
navigare
naviglio

Portuguese

Etymology
Latin navis

Noun
nave f

1. ship
2. architecture|lang=pt nave#English|nave, aisle

See also
barco m
navio m

Category:Portuguese nouns

Spanish

Etymology
Latin navis

Noun
nave f

1. ship
2. architecture|lang=es nave#English|nave, aisle

See also
barca f
barco m
lancha f

Category:English words with multiple etymologies
Category:Italian nouns
Category:Spanish nouns

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