||Mar`gi*nel"la (?), n. [NL., dim. of L. margo, marginis, a margin.]
||(Zoöl.) A genus of small, polished, marine univalve shells, native of
||all warm seas.
Mar"gin*i*ci`dal (?), a. [L. margo, -ginis, margin + caedere to cut.]
(Bot.) Dehiscent by the separation of united carpels; -- said of
fruits.
Mar*go"sa (?), n. [Pg. amargoso bitter.] (Bot.) A large tree of the
genus Melia (M. Azadirachta) found in India. Its bark is bitter, and
used as a tonic. A valuable oil is expressed from its seeds, and a
tenacious gum exudes from its trunk. The M. Azedarach is a much more
showy tree, and is cultivated in the Southern United States, where it
is known as Pride of India, Pride of China, or bead tree. Various parts
of the tree are considered anthelmintic.
The margosa oil . . . is a most valuable balsam for wounds, having
a peculiar smell which prevents the attacks of flies.
Sir S. Baker.
{ Mar"gra*vate (?), Mar*gra"vi*ate (?), } n. [Cf. F. margraviat.] The
territory or jurisdiction of a margrave.
Mar"grave (?), n. [G. markgraf, prop., lord chief justice of the march;
mark bound, border, march + graf earl, count, lord chief justice; cf.
Goth. gagrëfts decree: cf. D. markgraaf, F. margrave. See March border,
and cf. Landgrave, Graff.] 1. Originally, a lord or keeper of the
borders or marches in Germany.
2. The English equivalent of the German title of nobility, markgraf; a
marquis.
Mar"gra*vine (?), n. [G. markgräfin: cf. F. margrafine.] The wife of a
margrave.
Mar"gue*rite (?), n. [F., a pearl, a daisy. See Margarite.] (Bot.) The
daisy (Bellis perennis). The name is often applied also to the ox-eye
daisy and to the China aster. Longfellow.
Ma"ri*an (?), a. Pertaining to the Virgin Mary, or sometimes to Mary,
Queen of England, daughter of Henry VIII.
Of all the Marian martyrs, Mr. Philpot was the best-born gentleman.
Fuller.
Maid Marian. See Maidmarian in the Vocabulary.
Mar"ie (?), interj. Marry. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Mar"i*et (?), n. [F. mariette, prop. dim. of Marie Mary.] (Bot.) A kind
of bellflower, Companula Trachelium, once called Viola Mariana; but it
is not a violet.
Ma*rig"e*nous (?), a. [L. mare the sea + -genous.] Produced in or by
the sea.
Mar"i*gold (?), n. [Mary + gold.] (Bot.) A name for several plants with
golden yellow blossoms, especially the Calendula officinalis (see
Calendula), and the cultivated species of Tagetes.
There are several yellow-flowered plants of different genera bearing
this name; as, the African or French marigold of the genus Tagetes, of
which several species and many varieties are found in gardens. They are
mostly strong-smelling herbs from South America and Mexico: bur
marigold, of the genus Bidens; corn marigold, of the genus
Chrysanthemum (C. segetum, a pest in the cornfields of Italy); fig
marigold, of the genus Mesembryanthemum; marsh marigold, of the genus
Caltha (C. palustris), commonly known in America as the cowslip. See
Marsh Marigold.
Marigold window. (Arch.) See Rose window, under Rose.
Mar`i*ki"na (?), n. [From the native name: cf. Pg. mariquinha.] (Zoöl)
A small marmoset (Midas rosalia); the silky tamarin.
||Ma*rim"ba (?), n. [Pg.] A musical istrument of percussion, consisting
||of bars yielding musical tones when struck. Knight.
||Mar`i*mon"da (?), n. [Sp.] (Zoöl.) A spider monkey (Ateles belzebuth)
||of Central and South America.
Mar`i*nade" (?), n. [F.: cf. It. marinato marinade, F. mariner to
preserve food for use at sea. See Marinate.] (Cookery) A brine or
pickle containing wine and spices, for enriching the flavor of meat and
fish.
Mar"i*nate (?), v. t. [See Marine, and cf. Marinade.] To salt or
pickle, as fish, and then preserve in oil or vinegar; to prepare by the
use of marinade.
Ma*rine" (?), a. [L. marinus, fr. mare the sea: cf. F. marin. See Mere
a pool.] 1. Of or pertaining to the sea; having to do with the ocean,
or with navigation or naval affairs; nautical; as, marine productions
or bodies; marine shells; a marine engine.
2. (Geol.) Formed by the action of the currents or waves of the sea;
as, marine deposits.
Marine acid (Chem.), hydrochloric acid. [Obs.] -- Marine barometer. See
under Barometer. -- Marine corps, a corps formed of the officers,
noncommissioned officers, privates, and musicants of marines. -- Marine
engine (Mech.), a steam engine for propelling a vessel. -- Marine glue.
See under Glue. -- Marine insurance, insurance against the perils of
the sea, including also risks of fire, piracy, and barratry. -- Marine
interest, interest at any rate agreed on for money lent upon
respondentia and bottomry bonds. -- Marine law. See under Law. --
Marine league, three geographical miles. - - Marine metal, an alloy of
lead, antimony, and mercury, made for sheathing ships. Mc Elrath. --
Marine soap, cocoanut oil soap; -- so called because, being quite
soluble in salt water, it is much used on shipboard. -- Marine store, a
store where old canvas, ropes, etc., are bought and sold; a junk shop.
[Eng.]
Ma*rine", n. [F. marin a sea solider, marine naval economy, a marine
picture, fr. L. marinus. See Marine, a.] 1. A solider serving on
shipboard; a sea soldier; one of a body of troops trained to do duty in
the navy.
2. The sum of naval affairs; naval economy; the department of
navigation and sea forces; the collective shipping of a country; as,
the mercantile marine.