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Syllabification: (ma·re)
Pronunciation: /ˈmärā/
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Definition of mare

noun (plural maria /ˈmärēə/)

Astronomy
  • a large, level basalt plain on the surface of the moon, appearing dark by contrast with highland areas: [in names]:Mare Imbrium

Origin:

mid 19th century: special use of Latin mare 'sea'; these areas were once thought to be seas

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