No. 310 in Italian
maria
The Italian word "Maria" is a proper noun, equivalent to "Mary" in English, often used as a female given name.
In a sentence
Maria è un'ottima cuoca.
Maria is an excellent cook.
'Maria' is used as a proper noun, a name of a person.
La pianta Maria cresce rapidamente.
The Mary plant grows quickly.
'Maria' refers to a specific species or nickname for a plant.
Non posso fare a meno di dire 'ave Maria' ogni giorno.
I cannot help but say 'Hail Mary' every day.
'Maria' is used in a religious context as part of a prayer.
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