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man o war

man o war
Noun
pl: men o war

The term is used in two entirely unrelated contexts: naval history and marine biology. When referring to the warship, it evokes an image of colonial-era power and heavy artillery, typically associated with the Age of Sail. In a biological context, it refers to the jellyfish-like creature, emphasizing danger and the risk of painful stings.

Because the term is a compound phrase, the pluralization is irregular. Rather than adding an 's' to the end of the phrase, the plural is formed by pluralizing the primary noun, resulting in "men o war."

Meanings

Nounman o war

A powerful warship, typically one equipped with heavy guns, used by a navy for combat.

The harbor was filled with the imposing presence of a British man o war.

Nounman o war

A species of siphonophore (Physalia physalis) characterized by a gas-filled bladder and long, stinging tentacles.

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