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Mars

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Mars

Main Entry: Mars

Pronunciation: \ˈmärz\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin Mart-, Mars

Date: 14th century

1 : the Roman god of war — compare ares
2 : the planet fourth in order from the sun and conspicuous for its red color — see planet table

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