mare
3ma·re
noun \ˈmär-(ˌ)ā\ plural ma·ria\ˈmär-ē-ə\ also ma·res\ˈmär-(ˌ)āz\
Definition of MARE
: any of several mostly flat dark areas of considerable extent on the surface of the moon or Mars
Origin of MARE
New Latin, from Latin, sea — more at marine
First Known Use: 1860
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