maro

American  

[mahr-oh] / ˈmɑr oʊ /

noun

1. a loincloth worn ceremonially by Maori and Tahitian men, consisting of a grass apron or a length of cloth wrapped around the waist and sometimes between the legs, traditionally made from flax fibers or tree bark.

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Example Sentences

The 35-year-old has been capped 105 times by England and captained his country during 2024 before acting as vice-captain to Maro Itoje.

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Lions coach Warren Gatland was so impressed by his character, George was a serious contender to captain the 2021 Lions tour – a selection which would have come from left field given the likes of Alun Wyn Jones and Maro Itoje were also in the party.

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His Saracens team-mate Maro Itoje took on the role in 2025 and George, clearly frustrated by the demotion, considered ending his Test career.

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With Maro Itoje as captain, Martin, Northampton's Alex Coles and Leicester's Ollie Chessum are the leading candidates to partner him in the second row at the World Cup, which begins in Australia in September 2027.

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Saracens, who left out experienced stars Maro Itoje, Jamie George and Owen Farrell, claimed a losing bonus point to move to six points following their bonus-point home win last weekend.

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