English Explanatory Dictionary

Martha

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from Aramaic of biblical origin.
  2. The sister of Lazarus and Mary in the New Testament.
noun
  1. A miniature greenhouse with a humidifier, used for growing mushrooms.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Martha.wav

Word forms

Martha Marthas

Etymology

* From Latin Martha, from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מָרְתָא (mārtā, “mistress”), feminine of מרא (mārā). Doublet of Marfa. * (humidity chamber): From the use of Martha Stewart-branded storage closets in the construction of early units.

Derived words

Martha's Vineyard Martha Washington chair Mount Martha St Martha
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