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Noun maia has 1 sense
  1. Maja, genus Maja, Maia, genus Maia - type genus of the Majidae; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution
    --1 is a kind of arthropod genus
    --1 is a member of Majidae, family Majidae
    --1 has members: European spider crab, king crab, Maja squinado

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Maia

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In Greek mythology, Maia is one of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes, the messenger of the gods.

Sample Sentence 1: According to Greek mythology, Maia was an important figure among the Pleiades.

Sense 2: A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "great, mother."

Sample Sentence 2: Maia is a beautiful name that means "great" in Latin.

Sense 3: A town in Portugal, known for its quaint streets and colorful houses.

Sample Sentence 3: If you visit Portugal, make sure to explore the charming town of Maia.

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