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ma•rais
Pronunciation: (mä-rā'; Fr. ma-re'), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -raisPronunciation: (-rāz'; Fr. -re'). [key]
Gulf States (chiefly Louisiana).
a swamp or bayou.
Ma•rais
Pronunciation: (ma-re'), [key]—
n.
Ma-rin Pronunciation: (ma-ran'), [key] 1656–1728, French viola da gamba player and composer.
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