navarin

/ (ˈnævərɪn, French navarɛ̃) /

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noun

a stew of mutton or lamb with root vegetables

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Word Origin for navarin

from French

Words nearby navarin

Naval Observatory, naval stores, navar, Navaratri, Nav. Arch., navarin, Navarino, Navarre, nave, navel, navel-gazing

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How to use navarin in a sentence

This success and the capture of very strong trenches to the north of the Navarin Farm drove the Germans to desperate efforts.
The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 4 (of 10)|James Edward Parrott
It seems we had to wait for artillery before making the attack on Navarin itself.
A Soldier of the Legion|Edward Morlae
A Russian torpedo boat in shelter behind the Navarin, now seeing its chance, darted out and launched its projectile.
The Great War in England in 1897|William Le Queux
During the first few minutes following this sudden disaster to the enemy the firing ceased, and the Navarin ran up signals.
The Great War in England in 1897|William Le Queux

Lieut. Kempe returned from an unsuccessful excursion to Navarin island in search of guanacoes.
Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836|Robert FitzRoy