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noun

maron

Maron (noun) means an alpine guide.

noun
1
archaic An alpine guide.
name
1
A surname.
2
Syriac saint, whose followers moved to Mount Lebanon from northern Syria, establishing the Maronite Church.

Word forms

marons plural, Marons plural

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Etymology

Either from French marron or Italian marrone, both from Latin Marrones.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for maron

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Frequently asked questions

What does “maron” mean?

The word “maron” means an alpine guide.

What part of speech is “maron”?

Depending on how it is used, “maron” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “maron” come from?

The word “maron” comes from Latin. Either from French marron or Italian marrone, both from Latin Marrones.

How many meanings does “maron” have?

“Maron” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an alpine guide.

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