# mad vs marl

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mad
*adjective · IPA /ˈmæd/ · frequency rank #1,868*
Insane; crazy, mentally deranged.

### marl
*noun · IPA /mɑːl/ · frequency rank #49,479*
A mixed earthy substance, consisting of carbonate of lime, clay, and possibly sand, in very variable proportions, and accordingly designated as calcareous, clayey, or sandy.

## Source
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