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“admiral”
1. The supreme commander of a navy or fleet: A full admiral or four-star admiral is the highest possible rank in the United States Navy.
2. Etymology: from Arabic: amir al, "chief of the"; amir-ar-rahl, "chief of the transport", officer in the Mediterranean fleet, from amir, "leader".
2. Etymology: from Arabic: amir al, "chief of the"; amir-ar-rahl, "chief of the transport", officer in the Mediterranean fleet, from amir, "leader".
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