English Explanatory Dictionary

marram

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Ammophila arenaria, a coarse grass found on sandy beaches.
noun
  1. Alternative form of murram.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæɹəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-marram.wav

Word forms

marram marrams

Etymology

From Old Norse maralmr, a compound of marr (“sea”) and halmr (“straw, reed”).

Synonyms

beachgrass marram grass matgrass sea reed
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