A banded variety of marble or calcium carbonate resembling onyx. It is obtained from Mexico.

(historical) A long-term monogamous relationship between two unmarried women, especially in New England between the 18th and early 20th centuries.

(derogatory, slang) Synonym of same-sex marriage

An engine for marine use, installed in a boat or ship. For small vessels, these are usually adapted automotive engines; for large vessels they are specially built for the purpose.

plural of marine engine

(UK, law) A giving out or boasting by a party that he or she is married to another, whereby a common reputation of their matrimony may ensue.

plural of maraschino cherry

A preserved, sweetened cherry.

(marine biology) Sinking organic detritus in the ocean.

(computing) A character indicating the endianness of a string of text; specifically, the Unicode character U+FEFF ZERO WIDTH NO-BREAK SPACE.