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marina (n.)

1805, "a promenade by the sea," from Spanish or Italian marina "shore, coast," from Latin marinus "of the sea, maritime," from mare "sea, the sea, seawater," from PIE root *mori- "body of water." Meaning "dock or basin with moorings for yachts and small craft" is 1935, American English.

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Definitions of marina from WordNet

marina (n.)
a fancy dock for small yachts and cabin cruisers;
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