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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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