civil ensign
civil ensign noun: a maritime flag used by civilian vessels to show their nationality.
Noun
civil ensign (plural civil ensigns)
- A maritime flag used by civilian vessels to show their nationality.
- Synonyms:
- merchant flag, merchant ensign
Synonyms of civil ensign
Forms of civil ensign
| plural | civil ensigns |
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Questions about civil ensign
- What does civil ensign mean?
- Civil ensign means a maritime flag used by civilian vessels to show their nationality.
- What part of speech is civil ensign?
- Civil ensign is a noun.
- What is the plural of civil ensign?
- The plural of civil ensign is civil ensigns.
Words near civil ensign in the dictionary
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