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Gender Feminine
Usage Roman Mythology
Meaning & History
In Roman mythology, Marica was a nymph and the mother of Latinus. The sacred forest near Minturnae was dedicated to Marica as well as a nearby lake. The origin and meaning or her name are uncertain. Theories include a derivation from the Indoeuropean root mari / mori which designated boggy waters.