mars meaning and definition

MARS noun

Definition of Mars (noun)

1. a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
   • "Mars has two satellites"
   • synonyms: Red Planet
2. (Roman mythology) Roman god of war and agriculture; father of Romulus and Remus; counterpart of Greek Ares