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Mars

UK/ˈmɑːz/ US/ˈmɑɹz/ common

noun

1.

the 4th planet from the sun

Synonyms

Origin

Possibly a variant of Marrs, itself from Marr with post-medieval excrescent -s. The Mars bar was named after Franklin Clarence Mars, who founded the company that produces these chocolate bars.

Phrases

  • crocus of Mars
  • Mars Hill
  • plain of Mars

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