mars

(eg. vexed, fire, origin )

mars  /ˈmɑrz/ ? Meaning of "mars"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
  2. (n) (Roman mythology) Roman god of war and agriculture; father of Romulus and Remus; counterpart of Greek Ares

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  1. "In my lifetime, I will be incredibly disappointed if we have not at least reached Mars," Bolden said in an interview with The Associated Press.
    on Jul 21, 2009 By: Charles Bolden Source: msnbc.com

  2. At the time, Nasa administrator Michael Griffin said the agreement would soon allow "every American to experience a virtual flight over the surface of the moon or through the canyons of Mars".
    on Aug 22, 2007 By: Michael Griffin Source: BBC News

  3. "I'm quite confident that humans will go to Mars and I do think it's important," Robinson said Friday. "When people get there, they'll be able to do on the ground what maybe 100 robotic missions would have been able to do."
    on Aug 4, 2007 By: Kim Stanley Robinson Source: FOX News

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