‖n. pl. [ NL. ] (Zool.) A division of bivalve mollusks of which the common clam (Mya) is the type. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. 1. (Astron.) Plural form of mare, a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. (Bot.) A valuable timber tree of Panama. Syn. -- Calophyllum longifolium. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
a. Pertaining to the Virgin Mary, or sometimes to Mary, Queen of England, daughter of Henry VIII. [ 1913 Webster ]
Of all the Marian martyrs, Mr. Philpot was the best-born gentleman. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
Maid Marian. (a) See Maidmarian in the Vocabulary. (a) A prominent character in the legend of Robin Hood. [ 1913 Webster ]