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A female demon who torments people in sleep by crouching on their chests or stomachs, or by causing terrifying visions.

Origin: Icel. Mara nightmare, an ogress. See Nightmare.

The principal or ruling evil spirit.

Origin: Skr. Mara.

<zoology> The Patagonian cavy (Dolichotis Patagonicus)

Source: Websters Dictionary