Mary

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛə.ri/
• (US) enPR: mârʹē

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• Homophones: marry, merry (in some dialects)

Proper noun

Proper noun Mary

A painting of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus

1. Mary is a female given name.

   We named our daughter Mary.

   This is my friend, Mary.

2. (Christianity) Mary is the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.

   Some people claim to have seen Mary appear to them.