/ ˌmærɪˈneɪd; NAmE / noun
[ C , U ] a mixture of oil, wine, spices, etc., in which meat or fish is left before it is cooked in order to make it softer or to give it a particular flavour
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WORD ORIGIN
late 17th cent. (as a verb): from French , from Spanish marinada , via marinar pickle in brine from marino , from Latin marinus , from mare sea.