Meaning of MARA
| Pronunciation: | | 'mâru
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- [n] hare-like rodent of the pampas of Argentina
- [n] god of death; opposite of Kama
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| | Synonyms: | | Dolichotis patagonum |
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| | See Also: | | Dolichotis, genus Dolichotis, gnawer, gnawing animal, Hindu deity, rodent | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Ma"ra\, n. [Skr. m[=a]ra.] (Hind. Myth.)
The principal or ruling evil spirit. --E. Arnold.
\Ma"ra\, n. [Icel. mara nightmare, an ogress. See
{Nightmare}.] (Norse Myth.)
A female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on
their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
\Ma"ra\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
The Patagonian cavy ({Dolichotis Patagonicus}).
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| | Definition: | | bitter; sad, a symbolical name which Naomi gave to herself because of her misfortunes (Ruth 1:20). |
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| | Definition: | | Marah, bitter; bitterness |
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