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Ar·​es | \ ˈa-(ˌ)rēz How to pronounce Ares (audio) , ˈer-(ˌ)ēz \

Definition of Ares

: the Greek god of war — compare mars

First Known Use of Ares

1681, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Ares

Greek Arēs

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“Ares.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ares. Accessed 17 May. 2021.

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