Mars
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/mɑrz/
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/mɑːz/
Roman war god; red planet
Etymology
'Mars' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Mars' (genitive 'Martis'), the name of the Roman god; the planet was named after this deity.
The Latin 'Mars' (genitive 'Martis') is inherited from earlier Italic forms and is related to Proto-Italic *Māworts; this is ultimately connected to a Proto-Indo-European root *Mawort- (or similar) referring to a young man or a warlike figure. The Roman god's name was applied to the planet in Latin astronomical usage and carried into English via Old French and Middle English.
Initially, the name referred primarily to the Roman god of war; over time it was extended to the celestial body observed in the sky and now commonly denotes both the deity (in mythology) and the planet (in astronomy), as well as being used as a modern company name.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System, often called the 'red planet' because of its reddish appearance.
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.
Noun 2
in Roman mythology, the god of war (counterpart to the Greek god Ares).
In Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war.
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Noun 3
the multinational company Mars, Incorporated, known for confectionery products such as M&M's and Mars bars.
Mars produces popular candies like M&M's and Snickers.
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