Ares
[ air-eez ]
/ ˈɛər iz /
noun
the ancient Greek god of war, a son of Zeus and Hera, identified by the Romans with Mars.
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are2
[ air, ahr ]
/ ɛər, ɑr /
noun
a measure of surface area; 1 are is equal to1/100 (0.01) of a hectare (100 square meters or 119.6 square yards). Abbreviation: a
Origin of are
21810–20; < French < Latin ārea. See area
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Ares
/ (ˈɛəriːz) /
noun
Greek myth the god of war, born of Zeus and HeraRoman counterpart: Mars
British Dictionary definitions for ares (2 of 3)
are1
/ (ɑː, unstressed ə) /
verb
the plural form of the present tense (indicative mood) of the verb `be' and the singular form used with you
Word Origin for are
Old English aron, second person plural of bēon to be
British Dictionary definitions for ares (3 of 3)
are2
/ (ɑː) /
noun
a unit of area equal to 100 sq metres or 119.599 sq yards; one hundredth of a hectareSymbol: a
Word Origin for are
C19: from French, from Latin ārea piece of level ground; see area
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Cultural definitions for ares
Ares
[Roman name Mars]
[ (air-eez) ]
The Greek and Roman god of war, brutal and bloodthirsty. He was the son of Zeus and Hera.
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