Index of English words, starting with "ma"

(1) - Marmoset (n.) Any one of numerous species of small South American monkeys of the genera Hapale and Midas, family Hapalidae. They have long soft fur, and a hairy, nonprehensile tail. They are often kept as pets. Called also squirrel monkey.

(1) - Marmot (n.) Any one of several species of ground squirrels or gophers of the genus Spermophilus; also, the prairie dog.
(2) - Marmot (n.) Any rodent of the genus Arctomys. The common European marmot (A. marmotta) is about the size of a rabbit, and inhabits the higher regions of the Alps and Pyrenees. The bobac is another European species. The common American species (A. monax) is the woodchuck.

(1) - Maroon (n.) An explosive shell. See Marron, 3.
(2) - Maroon (n.) A brownish or dull red of any description, esp. of a scarlet cast rather than approaching crimson or purple.
(3) - Maroon (a.) Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.
(4) - Maroon (v. t.) To put (a person) ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave him to his fate.
(5) - Maroon (n.) In the West Indies and Guiana, a fugitive slave, or a free negro, living in the mountains.