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MARA
mara, Dolichotis patagonum
(noun) hare-like rodent of the pampas of Argentina
Mara
(noun) Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology 1
Noun
mara (plural maras)
(folklore) A nightmare; a spectre or wraith-like creature in Germanic and particularly Scandinavian folklore; a female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
Etymology 2
Noun
mara (plural maras)
(Buddhism) A type of god that prevents accomplishment or success.
(Buddhism) Any malicious or evil spirit.
Etymology 3
Noun
mara (plural maras)
Any caviid rodent of genus Dolichotis, common in the Patagonian steppes of Argentina.
Anagrams
• -rama, ARMA, Amar, Aram, Rama, Rāma, maar
Etymology 1
Proper noun
Mara
(rare) A female given name from Hebrew
Etymology 2
Proper noun
Mara
(Hinduism) Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama.
Etymology 3
Proper noun
Mara
(Slavic mythology) Slavic goddess of winter and death; Marena or Maržanna.
Etymology 4
Noun
Mara (plural Maras)
A member of a predominantly agricultural tribe of southern Assam and western Burma.
Synonyms
• Lakher
Anagrams
• -rama, ARMA, Amar, Aram, Rama, Rāma, maar
Source: Wiktionary
Ma"ra, n. Etym: [Skr. mara.] (Hind. Myth.)
Definition: The principal or ruling evil spirit. E. Arnold.
Ma"ra, n. Etym: [Icel. mara nightmare, an ogress. See Nightmare.] (Norse Myth.)
Definition: A female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
Ma"ra, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The Patagonian cavy (Dolichotis Patagonicus.)
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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