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   Mare

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   noun

   • 1. a very unpleasant or frustrating experience: informal British "this week is going to be a bit of a mare but at least the end is in sight"
   • ▪ (especially in sports) a very poor performance: informal British "Eboue had an absolute mare down the right hand side"

   Word Origin 1990s: abbreviation of nightmare.

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   What does Mare mean in English?

   • [Middle English mere, mare, from Old English mȳre, mīre (influenced by forms of mearh, mēar-, horse ); see marko- in Indo-European roots .] Any of the large dark areas on the moon or on Mars or other planets. [Latin, sea; see mori- in Indo-European roots .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   What does Mare Imbrium mean?

   • 1. (Astronomy) ( capital when part of a name) any of a large number of huge dry plains on the surface of the moon, visible as dark markings and once thought to be seas: Mare Imbrium ( Sea of Showers) 2. (Astronomy) a similar area on the surface of Mars, such as Mare Sirenum

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   What is a mare horse?

   • A mare is specifically a mature female horse, typically over the age of three. Mares can be used for work, riding, and breeding purposes. The term is exclusively used to denote the female of the species, distinguishing her from her male counterparts, such as stallions or geldings.

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   Is a mare a male or female horse?

   • A mare is a female horse, while a gelding is a castrated male horse. Are mares ever referred to as 'horses'? Yes, mares fall under the general category of horses. How long is the gestation period for a mare? The gestation period for a mare is typically around 11 months. How do you identify a mare?

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   MARE definition: 1. an adult female horse 2. a way of talking to or about a woman that shows a lack of respect: 3…. Learn more.

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   Mare definition: a fully mature female horse or other equine animal.. See examples of MARE used in a sentence.

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   1. /mɛr/ an adult female horse. 2. /ˈmɑreɪ/ IPA guide. Other forms: mares. A mare is an adult female horse. If your new horse is a filly, a female baby horse, she'll grow up to be a mare.

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   a difficult or unpleasant situation or experience: I had a real mare trying to get the printer working again. Synonym. nightmare. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of mare from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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   Learn the meaning of mare as a noun for a female horse or donkey, and as an informal word for a nightmare or a difficult situation. See pronunciation, synonyms, idioms and word origin.

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    Mare can mean the adult female of a horse or other equine animal, or a large dark area on the moon or Mars. Learn more about the origin, usage and synonyms of mare from various sources.