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- [mahr]
- /mɑr/
- /mɑː/
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- [mahr]
- /mɑr/
Definitions of maar word
- noun maar a circular volcanic landform resulting from explosive ash eruptions. 1
- noun maar A broad, shallow crater, typically filled by a lake, formed by a volcanic explosion with little lava. 1
- noun maar a coneless volcanic crater that has been formed by a single explosion 0
- noun maar a broad volcanic crater, usually filled with a lake. 0
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Origin of maar
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30, maar is from the German word Maar a depression filled with standing water (especially in the Eifel district)
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Parts of speech for Maar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
maar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
maar usage trend in Literature
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