Bri‧tan‧nia /brəˈtænjə, brɪˈtænjə/
a female figure representing Britain, formerly shown on some coins. Britannia is usually shown sitting down, wearing a helmet, and holding a trident (=an ancient weapon with three points, which looks like a large fork). Next to her feet she has a shield with the design of the British flag on it. There is a popular national song called Rule Britannia. ⇒ Royal Yacht

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