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>