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What does the root word naus mean?

The root word naus comes from Greek and means ship.

Here are some examples of words that come from this root:

* Nautical: Relating to ships, sailors, or navigation.

* Nautilus: A type of marine mollusk that lives in a spiral shell.

* Astronaut: A person who travels in space. (The "astro" part comes from the Greek word for "star").

* Cosmonaut: A Russian astronaut.

* Nauseous: Feeling sick to your stomach (although it's more commonly associated with the Latin root "nausea").

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