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Meaning of mareel | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈmɑːɹiːl

Definitions

Phosphorescence on the ocean.

Shetland, uncountable

Equivalents

Gàidhlig sionnachan-mara
Galego ardentía ardora

Examples

“This is especially the case in late summer when the sea is aflame with mareel and the boats come and go with illumined wakes while the ghostly fire drips from the oar-blades.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Marefield Mareham le Fen Marehan Marehay Marek Marek's disease

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