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mara

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun mara has 2 senses
  1. Mara - god of death; opposite of Kama
    --1 is a kind of
    Hindu deity
  2. mara, Dolichotis patagonum - hare-like rodent of the pampas of Argentina
    --2 is a kind of rodent, gnawer, gnawing animal
    --2 is a member of Dolichotis, genus Dolichotis

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Mara

Noun

1. A large South American rodent resembling a guinea pig, with a long head and muzzle and a bony ridge on the skull.

Example sentence: The mara grazed on the grasslands of the Patagonian region.

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Noun

2. A female name of Hebrew origin that means "bitter" or "rebellious".

Example sentence: Mara is an independent and strong-willed woman.

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Noun

3. In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a demon or evil spirit that tempts people with desire.

Example sentence: The protagonist had to resist the allure of the mara to achieve enlightenment.

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Noun

4. A dreamlike hallucination that occurs during sleep paralysis.

Example sentence: The experience of a mara can be frightening but also intriguing.

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Noun

5. A term used in Kenya and Tanzania for a group of people sharing the same cultural heritage, language, and traditions.

Example sentence: The Maasai mara is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions.

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Verb

6. To waste or destroy ruthlessly.

Example sentence: The fire maraed the entire forest, leaving only charred remains.

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Adjective

7. From or relating to the Mara region in Kenya.

Example sentence: She enjoyed the serene beauty of the Mara landscapes.

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Adjective

8. Popular or well-known among the general public.

Example sentence: The band's new album became a mara hit within days of its release.

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Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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