Mare

Mare

A dark, low-lying lunar plain, filled to an undetermined depth with volcanic rocks. (Plural: maria).

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One of the large dark areas on the Moon or on Mars or other planets, is termed as mare.

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A dark, low-lying lunar plain, filled to some depth with volcanic rocks.

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Female horse five-years-old or older.

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A dark, low-lying lunar plain, filled to an undetermined depth with volcanic rocks. (Plural: maria).

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