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Marple

MAH-puhl

Marple (name) means a town in Greater Manchester, England, and a surname taken from it. Example: “Agatha Christie's detective Miss Marple shares her name with the town.”

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A town in Greater Manchester, England, and a surname taken from it.

"Agatha Christie's detective Miss Marple shares her name with the town."

How to use Marple

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In plain EnglishAn English town, also used as a surname — most familiar from the fictional detective Miss Marple.

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What does “Marple” mean?

The word “Marple” means a town in Greater Manchester, England, and a surname taken from it. In plain terms, an English town, also used as a surname — most familiar from the fictional detective Miss Marple.

How do you pronounce “Marple”?

“Marple” is pronounced MAH-puhl (/ˈmɑːpəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Marple” in a sentence?

Here is “Marple” used in a sentence: “Agatha Christie's detective Miss Marple shares her name with the town.”

What part of speech is “Marple”?

“Marple” is a name.