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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
Learner’s notesIn 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.
