armada/ɑːˈmɑːdə/EtymologyBorrowed from Spanish armada (“fleet, navy”), from Medieval Latin armāta, from the feminine past participle of Latin armō, from arma. Doublet of army.armada means the Spanish Armada which sailed against England in 1588. Lexicurio rates it Distinctive — a strength score of 66 out of 100.armada is pronounced /ɑːˈmɑːdə/.nameThe Spanish Armada which sailed against England in 1588.A village in Michigan.nounA fleet of warships, especially with reference to the Spanish Armada.Any large army or fleet of military vessels.A large flock of anything.“An armada of insects attacked us every day at sunset.”