Correct spelling for the English word "maera" is [mˈe͡əɹə], [mˈeəɹə], [m_ˈeə_ɹ_ə] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The word "maera" is derived from Greek mythology. In Greek, it is spelled as "Μαϊρα" or "Maī̈ra". Maera was the name of a faithful dog owned by the hero Icarius. According to the myth, Icarius was known for making wine and taught the skill to humans. When he offered wine to a group of shepherds, they mistakenly believed it poisoned them and killed Icarius in retaliation.
Heartbroken by the loss of her master, Maera took her own life by jumping from the roof of Icarius' house. The gods were moved by the dog's loyalty and transformed her into the star Procyon in the constellation Canis Minor. The term "maera" is often used to refer to a loyal and faithful canine companion.