Main Entry: ¹ma·rine

Pronunciation: \mə-ˈrēn\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin marinus, from mare sea; akin to Old English mere sea, pool, Old High German meri sea, Old Church Slavic morje

Date: 15th century

1 a : of or relating to the sea <marine life> <marine biology> b : of or relating to the navigation of the sea : nautical <a marine chart> c : of or relating to the commerce of the sea : maritime <marine law> d : depicting the sea, seashore, or ships <a marine painter>
2 : of or relating to marines <marine barracks>