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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

maquis

/mɑːˈkiː/ noun · British & US
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What does maquis mean?

noun

A dense thicket of shrubs and small trees, typically found in the Mediterranean region. A member of a French resistance movement during World War II.

Example

"The hikers struggled through the dense maquis, their progress slow and laborious."

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