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

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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

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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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