marais

¹

[ mah-rey; French ma-re ]

noun

, Gulf States (chiefly Louisiana).

, plural ma·rais [mah-, reyz, m, a, -, re].

1. a swamp or bayou.

Marais

²

[ ma-re ]

noun

1. Ma·rin [m, a, -, ran], 1656–1728, French viola da gamba player and composer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of marais¹

1785–95; < North American French, French; Old French mareis < Old Low Franconian *marisk; marsh

Example Sentences

Check out Le Marais, one of the oldest quarters of the city, where gay-friendly establishments line the winding cobbled lanes.

From The Daily Beast

But this time, we also shot in St. Germain, as well as the Marais, which is filled with all these beautiful coffee shops.

From The Daily Beast

From its delightful cafes to its chic vintage stores, Le Marais is the must-visit neighborhood in Paris.

From The Daily Beast

She died, in 1822, in a comfortable lodging on rue Saint-Louis at Marais.

From Project Gutenberg

Around dwelt the nobles of the Court—such at any rate as were not living in the adjoining Marais.

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They lived with their mother in various streets in the Marais, before settling in this final home.

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Seven leagues beyond this spot brought us to the inlet called Grande Marais.

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On July 10, 1901, the execution of one Marais took place at Middelburg.

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