Mary

noun

ˈmer-ē 

ˈma-rē,

ˈmā-rē 

1

: the mother of Jesus

2

: a sister of Lazarus and Martha and a friend of Jesus

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin Maria, from Greek Mariam, Maria, from Hebrew Miryām Miriam

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Mary

• Bloody Mary
• Hail Mary
• Hail Mary pass
• Mary Jane
• Mary Magdalene
• the Virgin Mary
• Typhoid Mary
• Virgin Mary