noun
maar
mah
noun
1
A wide, low volcanic crater formed by an explosive eruption, often later filled with water to form a lake.
"The region is dotted with maars, many now peaceful lakes ringed by forest."
How to Use Maar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of shallow, wide volcanic crater, often filled with water.
Common pairings
maar lake
volcanic maar
Word Forms
maars plural, maare plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Maar, ultimately traced back to Latin mare, "sea" — the same root behind "marine" and "mere".