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Maury

biographical name

Mau·​ry ˈmȯr-ē How to pronounce Maury (audio)
ˈmär-
Matthew Fontaine 1806–1873 American naval officer and oceanographer

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“Maury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Maury. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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