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| ma·quis [ ma k, maa k ] (plural ma·quis) |
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1. dense coastal vegetation: dense shrubby vegetation of Mediterranean coastal regions
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2. French Resistance: the underground French Resistance movement that fought against the German occupying forces during World War II
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3. French Resistance fighter: a member of the World War II French Resistance movement
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| [Mid-19th century. Via French< Italian macchia "spot" < Latin macula (from the vegetation's resemblance to spots)] |
