Looking for the meaning of the word MARIA in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MARIA with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Mare
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: special use of Latin mare ‘sea’; these areas were once thought to be seas
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɑːreɪ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɑːri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large, level basalt plain on the surface of the moon, appearing dark by contrast with highland areas
Short Definition:large, level basalt plain on surface of moon
Examples:- the maria are largely confined to the near side of the moon
- Mare Imbrium
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