# marl vs MOR

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### MOR
*noun · IPA /ɛm əʊ ˈɑː(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #23,337*
A mid-ocean ridge: a submarine volcanic mountain range.

## Source
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