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Meaning of 'mara' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Mara [ n.]
- The principal or ruling evil spirit.
- A female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.
- The Patagonian cavy (Dolichotis Patagonicus).

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mar mar-text marabou marabout maracan marai maranatha maranta maraschino marasmus

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  • Marasmus
    Severe physiological weakness found in infants suffering from a deprivation of either food or love is called marasmus.

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