Definition
Definition of Mary - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
biblicalfemale disciple of Jesus also called Magdalene
- Mary Magdalene was present at the crucifixion.
2.
namesfemale given name from Aramaic or Hebrew
- Mary is a common name in many cultures.
3.
religionthe mother of Jesus in Christianity and Islam
- Mary is revered in both Christianity and Islam.
4.
IslamRare the 19th chapter of the Qur'anRare
- Mary is an important chapter in the Qur'an.
5.
urban areaRare city in TurkmenistanRare
- Mary is a major city in Turkmenistan.
Expressions with Mary
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last effort to succeed
They made a Hail Mary attempt to finish the project.
expression of surprise or shock
Sweet Mary mother of God, what happened here?
cocktail made with vodka and tomato juice
She ordered a bloody mary at the bar.
ship found empty and abandoned at sea
The yacht was a real Mary Celeste, drifting without a crew.
reference to the Virgin Mary
They prayed to sweet Mary for guidance.
celebration of Mary's ascent to heaven
The church celebrates the Assumption of Mary every August.
perennial plant with blue flowers
The blue-eyed Mary adds color to the landscape.
Roman Catholic belief of Mary's sinless conception
The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on December 8.
holy day honoring Mary, mother of Jesus
Catholics attend Mass on the Solemnity of Mary.
exclamation of surprise or shock
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, what happened here?
Origin of Mary
Hebrew, Miryam (beloved)
Terms with Mary included in their meaning
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religion
traditional Catholic prayer to Mary
religion
Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary
acr: Mary Jane
slang term for marijuana
abr: Mary Jane Watson
fictional character who is Peter Parker's girlfriend
Catholic doctrine
doctrine that Mary was conceived without original sin
art
depiction of Mary and baby Jesus
art
sculpture of Mary holding dead Jesus
art depiction
artwork showing Mary, the mother of Jesus
currency
Scottish coin from Mary and James VI reigns
Mary I
related to Mary I of England
history
supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots
Christianity
Mary Magdalene in Christian tradition
religion
Christian festival marking Gabriel's announcement to Mary
religion
Mary, mother of Jesus, honored in Christianity
acr: Blessed Virgin Mary
title for Mary the mother of Jesus
church calendar
Christian observance on February 2 honoring Mary, includes candle blessing
denomination
Protestant denomination founded by Mary Baker Eddy
religious event
celebration of Virgin Mary's transition to heaven
Christianity
Christian feast celebrating Mary's assumption into heaven
religious event
Christian celebration of Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven
religion
religious holiday celebrating Mary's Immaculate Conception
acr: Jesus, Mary and Joseph
phrase invoking Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
religion
chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary
religion
title for the Virgin Mary mourning Jesus's suffering
Examples of Mary in a sentence
The church honors Mary as a saint. Mary will lead the meeting tomorrow. I met Mary at the conference last year. Mary is often depicted in religious art. Many churches are named after Mary. Many Muslims recite Mary during prayers.
Mary contains important teachings for believers. Mary hosts an annual cultural festival. The climate in Mary is quite arid.
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- French:Marie, Maryam, ...
- German:Maria, Maryam, ...
- Italian:Maria Maddalena, Maria, ...
- Spanish:María Magdalena, María, ...
- Portuguese:Maria Madalena, Maria, ...
- Chinese:抹大拉的马利亚, 玛丽, ...
- Japanese:マグダラのマリア, メアリー, ...
- Arabic:مريم المجدلية, مَرْيَم, ...
- Hebrew:מִרְיָם הַמִּגְדָּלִית, מֶרִי, ...
- Russian:Мария, Марьям, ...
- Ukrainian:Марія, Мар'ям, ...
- Hindi:मरियम, मैरी, ...
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