MARA
Ma"ra, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The Patagonian cavy (Dolichotis Patagonicus.)
MARABOU
Mar`a*bou", n. Etym: [F.]
1. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A large stork of the genus Leptoptilos (formerly Ciconia), esp. the African species (L. crumenifer), which furnishes plumes worn as ornaments. The Asiatic species (L. dubius, or L. argala) is the adjutant. See Adjutant. [Written also marabu.]
2. One having five eighths negro blood; the offspring of a mulatto and a griffe. [Louisiana] Bartlett.
MARABOUT
Marabout", n. Etym: [F., from Pg. marabuto, Ar. morabit. Cf.
Maravedi.]
Defn: A Mohammedan saint; especially, one who claims to work cures supernaturally.
MARACAN
Mar"a*can, n. Etym: [Braz. maracaná.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A macaw.