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maashaA traditional unit of weight in South Asia, usually about a gram and variably equivalent to a tenth or a twelfth of a tola; in modern use, standardised to 0.972 grams and a twelfth of a tola.maatjeA fermented herring.maaveh(British Pakistani, slang) the police.mabainAlternative form of maban (“magical material in Australian Aboriginal mythology”).mabati(Kenya) Metal sheeting, often corrugated iron.mabble(obsolete, regional, transitive) To wrap up.mabela(South Africa) A type of sorghum.mabele(South Africa) sorghum; Sorghum bicolormaboloA kind of persimmon tree (Diospyros blancoi) from the Philippine Islands, now introduced into the East and West Indies.mabugo(Uganda) money given by mourners toward a deceased person's funeral expensesmacabo(rare) new cocoyammacaca(dated) Any of a group of Old World monkeys of the genus Macaca; a macaque.macacoA macaque, or similar monkey.macanaA wooden sword-like weapon of various native cultures of Central America and South America.macawsplural of macawmaccawObsolete form of macaw (“parrot”).macchaNonstandard spelling of matcha.macchi(India, cooking) Any of several white fish used in Indian cookingmachanA kind of safety platform in a tree, used when hunting large animals or to escape a flood; found most commonly in Indian jungles.macher(US, informal) An important person, often in the negative sense of self-important; a bigwig.machisplural of machimachosSynonym of machismo.machuaAlternative form of mashua (“fishing vessel”).machwaAlternative form of mashua (“fishing vessel”).macies(archaic, medicine) Emaciation; atrophy.macingpresent participle and gerund of macemackle(UK, dialect, transitive) To assemble in a makeshift manner; to cobble together.mackly(UK dialectal) Seemly; comely; good-looking.macled(mineralogy) Marked like macle (chiastolite).macock(historical) A particular plant formerly grown by Native Americans of Virginia and Maryland, thought to be a variety of squash.macopa(Philippines) wax applemacoyaA plant of the genus Xanthosoma, yielding edible tubers.macron(orthography) A short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark (◌̄) placed over a letter, usually to indicate that the pronunciation of a vowel is long.macrosplural of macromactraAny marine bivalve shell of the numerous known species of genus Mactra and allied genera, some of which are used as food, for example the European clam Mactra stultorum.macula(anatomy, biology) A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.maculeA blur or an appearance of a double impression, as when the paper slips a little during printing.macuta(historical) A former currency unit of Angola, worth five centavos.macuteAlternative spelling of macuta.madakeTimber bamboo (Phyllostachys bambusoides)madalaIn certain countries of Eastern Africa, an elder or mzee; a person worthy of much esteem.madameAlternative form of madam.madamsplural of madammadcapA person who acts in a capricious, impulsive, or reckless manner.maddahIn the Qur'an, it indicates an extra long vowel and can appear over any long vowel.madden(transitive) To make angry.madderA herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.maddie(colloquial, rare) A mad person.maddle(intransitive) To be or become crazy; rave; be confused in mind; be delirious; lose one's way; be dotingly fond of.maddogAlternative form of mad dog.madefy(transitive, obsolete) To make wet or moist. [15th—18th centuries]madeupAlternative form of made-up.madhabNonstandard spelling of madhhab.madlad(Internet slang, Reddit slang) Someone (either male or of unspecified gender) who does something particularly impressive and audacious.madmanA man who is insane or mentally disturbed.madmenplural of madmanmadnep(obsolete) The masterwort (Peucedanum ostruthium).madrasA brightly colored cotton fabric with a checked or striped pattern.madtomAny of the catfish of the genus Noturus of the family Ictaluridae.maduroA cigar made with somewhat dark, medium-strength tobacco.maechiA devout Buddhist laywoman in Thailand.maegth(historical) In Anglo-Saxon England, an extended family, a kind of kindred group; clan, tribe, generation, stock, race, peoplemaelid(Greek mythology) The nymph associated with an apple tree.maenad(Greek mythology, also attributive) A female follower of Dionysus (“the god of wine”), associated with intense revelling.maenid(zoology) Any member of the family Maenidae (now Centracanthidae) of picarel fishes.maenor(historical) A Welsh manor or feudal estate, a subdivision of a commotemaffiaObsolete spelling of mafia.maffle(obsolete) To stammer.mafiasplural of mafiamafiyaA Russian mafia organization.mafted(Yorkshire) feeling overcome with heatmaftir(Judaism) The person who reads the Haftarah.mafuraNatal mahogany, a tree of species Trichilia emetica, source of mafura butter.mageryThe practice of a mage; magic, sorcery.maggedsimple past and past participle of magmaggid(Judaism) A teacher of the Torah in Eastern Europe.maggieAny of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.maggotA soft, legless larva of a fly or other dipteran insect, that often eats decomposing organic matter.maghetAny of several types of daisies and camomiles.magick(fantasy or occult) Actual magic or sorcery in fiction or in e.g. Wicca, neopaganism or modern witchcraft, as opposed to illusion or stage magic.magicsplural of magicmagilpAlternative form of megilp.maglev(rail transport) Describing a train, system, etc, that operates by magnetic levitation.magmasplural of magmamagmicOf or pertaining to magma.magnesObsolete form of magnet.magnetA piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.magnon(physics) A quantum of a spin wave.magnoxAn alloy of magnesium and aluminium used, with a non-oxidizing cover, as cladding for fuel rods in Magnox nuclear power stations.magnumA bottle containing 1.5 liters of fluid, double the volume of a standard wine bottle.magnutAlternative form of mangut (“raccoon dog”).magoos(Australia, rhyming slang, sports) A reserves team.magpieOne of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.magretThe breast meat of the mulard duck, known for its superior quality.magueyAny of various large agaves of Mexico and the southern US, especially the American aloe, Agave americana.maguroTuna meat, eaten raw as sushi or sashimi.mahalaA neighborhood or residential area in Balkan countries.mahalo(Hawaii) thank youmahanaAlternative form of meeana.mahant(Hinduism) A head or chief of a monastery.mahbubA gold coin used in the Ottoman Empire.mahewuA sour beverage from Africa, made from cornmeal.mahfilAlternative form of mehfil.mahila(India, attributive) Woman or women.mahlabAlternative form of mahleb.mahlebA Middle Eastern spice derived from the pit of the mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb)mahmalSynonym of kajawah (“a litter etc. borne by a camel”).mahmilDated form of mahmal.mahone(historical) A large Turkish warship. [from 16th c.]mahout(South Asia) An elephant trainer, keeper, and driver.mahram(Islam) A family member who is haram to marry.mahsirAlternative form of mahseer (“type of fish”).mahumeAlternative form of mahone (“large Turkish ship”).mahzorAlternative spelling of machzor.maidam(historical) A tumulus, divided into vaults and chambers, in which the royalty and aristocracy of the medieval Ahom Kingdom (1228–1826) were buried.maidanIndependence Square, the main city square in Kyiv, Ukraine.maiden(now chiefly literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.maidieDiminutive of maid.maidlyLike or pertaining to a maid or girl.maiestObsolete form of mayst.maigre(cooking) Made without meat (and thus permitted to be eaten on a fast day).maihem(obsolete, used chiefly before 1900) Alternative form of mayhem (“maiming or causing bodily harm”).mailedsimple past and past participle of mailmailerOne who sends mail.maille(largely obsolete) Alternative form of mailmaimedPartially or wholly deprived of the use of some part of the body, usually by wounding or injury.maimeeOne who is maimed.mainer(US slang) A needle for (illicit) drug administration.mainlyChiefly; for the most part.mainor(law, UK, obsolete) The act or fact, especially of theft.maioid(zoology, obsolete) Of or relating to the family Majidae of spider crabs.maitri(Buddhism) Benevolence, lovingkindness or compassion, especially if developed through meditation or mindfulness.maizesplural of maizemaizeyAlternative form of maizy.majhul(linguistics) A class of vowel used in various Arabic script languages, including Persian, Kurdish, and Urdu, among others:majickEye dialect spelling of magic.majlisA council, assembly, or public meeting, in some Muslim countries or territories.majoonAlternative form of majoun.majorsplural of majormajounA paste originating in Morocco, made from marijuana and honey, and ingested as a recreational drug.majourObsolete form of major.makaraAn aquatic monster in Hindu mythology.makarsplural of makarmakersplural of makermakerya place where things are mademakeup(countable, uncountable) An item's composition.makherAlternative spelling of macher.makhnaAlternative form of muckna.makilaA traditional Basque walking stick with a point or blade concealed in the pommel.makingThe act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.makisuA bamboo mat used in preparing rolled sushi and other Japanese foods.maklukAlternative form of mukluk.makoroAlternative form of mokoro.makruh(Islam, fiqh) Not haram, but disliked or offensive, such that a person will be rewarded for avoiding it.makrukA Thai game somewhat similar to chess.maktabA traditional Islamic elementary school, primarily teaching literacy and the Qur'an.maktakAlternative form of muktuk.makutu(New Zealand) Witchcraft, black magic; a spell or curse.maladyAny ailment or disease of the body; especially, a lingering or deep-seated disorder.malapiA kind of volcanic vesicular basalt rock.malarsplural of malarmalate(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of malic acid.malaun(South Asia, offensive, derogatory, ethnic slur, politics) a Hindu person from Bangladesh.malbecA variety of grape used in making red wine, originally from France, but now predominantly grown in Argentina.maldinPronunciation spelling of malding.maleic(chemistry) of or relating to maleic acid or its derivativesmaleyl(organic chemistry) A divalent radical derived from maleic acidmalfedPoorly fed; malnourished.malgreAlternative spelling of maugre.malibu(surfing) A type of lightweight longboard known for its stability.maliceIntention to harm or deprive in an illegal or immoral way. Desire to take pleasure in another's misfortune.malignEvil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.maliksplural of malikmalismThe belief that the world is inherently evil.malistOne who subscribes to the theory of malism; someone who thinks the world is inherently evil.malkin(now archaic, regional) A (stereotypical name for a) lower-class or uncultured woman; a kitchenmaid; a slattern.mallam(Islam) In Africa, a teacher of the Qur'an.mallee(Australia) A type of scrubland with low-growing thick eucalypts, characteristic of certain parts of Australia.malleiplural of malleusmallet(weaponry) A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.malley(India, obsolete) A gardener.mallie(US, slang) Synonym of mall rat.mallinA type of wetland in Patagonia.mallkuA prince or leader among the Aymara people.malloc(computing) A subroutine in the C programming language's standard library for performing dynamic memory allocation.mallowLarentia clavaria, an uncommon moth found across Eurasia.malmag(zoology, possibly obsolete) The tarsier; any of several tarsiers found in the Philippines, Malaysia, and adjacent areas.malmalAlternative form of mulmul.malocaAn ancestral longhouse used by the natives of the Amazon, notably in Colombia and Brazil.maloidA species in the Maloideae subfamily, which includes apples and pears.maloik(Italian-American English) Evil eye; a curse.malotiplural of lotimaltedProcessed into malt.malter(dated) A person who makes malt; a maltster.malthaA thick mineral pitch.maltin(biochemistry) The fermentative principle of malt; malt diastase.maltol(chemistry) a substituted pyranone found in the bark and needles of some conifers and in roasted maltmaluanAlternative form of malaun.malumiAlternative form of malum (“native mate serving on a ship”).malvid(botany) Any plant in the malvids clade.malvin(biochemistry) An anthocyanin, a diglucoside of malvidin, found in very many foods.mamaji(India) mother's brother; maternal unclemamakuCyathea medullaris, the black tree fern of New Zealand.mamash(Jewish) really, very, trulymambasplural of mambamambosplural of mambomamiji(India) mother's brother's wife; maternal auntmamlukAlternative form of Mameluke.mammaeplural of mammamammal(paleontology) A vertebrate with three bones in the inner ear and one in the jaw.mammarPronunciation spelling of mama.mammasplural of mammamammawAlternative form of mamaw.mammeeAn American fruit tree, Mammea americana.mammer(rare) To hesitate.mammetA doll or puppet; a lifeless figure, an effigy, a scarecrow.mammeyAlternative form of mamey.mammieAlternative form of mammy.mammonAlternative letter-case form of Mammon (“wealth, material avarice”).mamoty(India, Sri Lanka) A kind of hoe used for digging, especially for coffee planting.mamposAlternative spelling of mampus.mampus(British dialect, Dorset) A large number.mamserAlternative spelling of mamzer.mamsie(colloquial) mother, mummamsir(Philippines) A respectful term of address to an adult, especially if their name is unknown.mamudiA subunit of Persian currency, one hundredth of a toman.mamzer(derogatory) A child who is born from an incestuous or adulterous relationship; a bastard.manacaA plant of the species Brunfelsia uniflora.manaceObsolete form of menace.manage(transitive) To direct or be in charge of.managu(Kenya) African nightshade.manaiaA bird-headed mythological creature and symbol of protection in Māori mythology.mananaAlternative spelling of mañana.manatiArchaic form of manatee.manbagAlternative form of man-bag.manbotA male or masculine robot.manboyAn emotionally immature man.mancer(uncommon, fantasy) A practitioner of magic or divination.manchaA high-quality grade of Spanish saffron.manche(music, rare) The neck of a violin.manchiA Pehuenche medicine man.mancus(historical) A gold coin used in medieval Europe.mandalAn administrative division in some countries in South Asia.mandapAlternative spelling of mandapa (“sacred tent used in Hindu wedding ceremonies”).mandedsimple past and past participle of mandmandem(MLE, MTE) A group of men or boys; male friends or fellow gang members.manderAlternative form of maunder.mandil(chiefly Persia, historical) A turban; cloth used to make a turban.mandir(Hinduism) A Hindu temple.mandom(dated) mankindmandooAlternative form of mandu.mandor(Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia) A workman who oversees others in a factory or a plantation, typically an oil palm or rubber estate.maneen(Ireland) A little man.manegeAlternative spelling of manège.manele(music) A genre of folk music from the Balkansmaness(obsolete, nonce word) Female equivalent of man: woman.manfulShowing the characteristics considered typical of a man; macho or manly.mangal(ecology) A tropical and subtropical coastal intertidal swampland ecosystem characterized by mangroves or similar shrubs and trees.mangan(Japanese mahjong) A win achieving five han, or three/four han with the required number of fu; worth 12,000 points if the winning player is on the East (dealer) side or 8,000 points otherwise.mangarLuciobarbus esocinus, a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Luciobarbus.mangasplural of mangamangedInfected with mange; mangy.mangelThe sugar beet, which can be refined to equal cane sugar in all manners save for botanical origin.mangerA trough in a stable or barn for animals to eat from.mangeyAlternative form of mangy.mangle(transitive) To change, mutilate, or disfigure by cutting, tearing, rearranging, etc.mangoeObsolete form of mango.mangosplural of mangomangueThe kusimanse, a genus of mongoose, Crossarchus.mangutSynonym of raccoon dog.manhua(comics) A comic originating in China or Taiwan.manhugSynonym of brohug.manhwa(comics) A comic originating in Korea.maniacAn insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.maniasplural of maniamanicsplural of manicmanify(transitive) To make male or manly.manilaMade of manila paper or material like it.manime(anime, chiefly 4chan slang) Anime that is manly.manini(Hawaii, slang) Small.manioc(countable, uncountable) The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, from which tapioca is prepared; cassava, yuca.manismancestor-worshipmanistancestor-worshippermanita(rare) The tree Chiranthodendron pentadactylon, or the red, hand-like flower this tree produces.manitoAlternative form of manitou.manituAlternative spelling of manitou.manivaBoiled, ground manioc leaves in South American cuisine.manjacAlternative form of manjack (“form of asphalt”).manjakAlternative form of manjack (“form of asphalt”).manjeeObsolete spelling of manji (“captain or skipper of a boat”).mankin(rare) A little man; a manikin.mannan(biochemistry) A plant polysaccharide that is a highly branched polymer of mannose (or galactose or glucose).mannasplural of mannamannazThe Runic character ᛗ.mannedOperated by, performed by, or transporting a person; crewed; piloted; staffed.mannerMode of action; way of performing or doing anything.mannie(Scotland) A manmanoaoAny of the conifers in the genus Manoao, endemic to New Zealand.manoirA type of manor or country house.manoos(India) A man, especially one who is unlucky or who has a tendency to complain.manorsplural of manormanourObsolete spelling of manor.manque(postpositive) unable to fully realise one's ambitions; would-bemanred(now historical) Vassals collectively; the men a feudal lord can call upon in wartime.mansafA dish of lamb, rice and dried yogurt, popular in Jordan, the Levant, and Arab countries of the Persian Gulf.mansesplural of mansemantasplural of mantamantelThe shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.mantesplural of mantismanticRelating to divination; prophetic.mantidmantis (insect)mantisAny of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.mantit(slang, vulgar, sometimes humorous) A man's breast, pectoral, or nipplemantleA piece of clothing somewhat like an open robe or cloak, especially that worn by Orthodox bishops.mantonA shawl or wrap.mantouChinese steamed bun (without any filling)mantra(Hinduism) The hymn portions of the Vedas; any passage of these used as a prayer.mantri(India) A minister or high official.mantuaAn article of loose clothing popular in 17th- and 18th century France.mantumThe mantle worn by the pope, which is very similar to a cope, but longer and fastened in the front by an elaborate morse.manualSynonym of handbook.manukaLeptospermum scoparium, a shrub or small tree native to New Zealand and southeast Australia.manumaThe many-colored fruit dove, Ptilinopus perousii.manureTo apply manure (as fertilizer or soil improver).manuryAlternative form of manurey.manwayA hole or duct giving access to a utility area for maintenance purposes.manzaiA traditional Japanese form of double-act stand-up comedy, with deliberate misunderstandings, puns and other wordplay.manzil(Islam) Any of the seven partitions of the Qur'an, which can be read in an entire day.maochaPartially processed tea leaves, dried, and lightly roasted to kill enzymes.maomaoA number of different fish of the Pacific OceanmapachAlternative form of mahpach.mapfulA quantity (of something) described by a map.mapikoA traditional masked dance of the Makonde, associated with coming-of-age rituals.maplesplural of maplemaplet(entomology) Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Chersonesia, having map-like marking on the wings.mapleyResembling a maple tree (genus Acer), its leaf, or its wood.mappedHaving been mapped; (graphic design) having had a map projected onto its surface.mappen(UK, dialectal, obsolete) It may happen that; maybe, perhaps.mapperOne who produces a map.maqamaArabic literary genremaqtabAlternative form of maktab.maqtaqAlternative form of muktuk.maquia(historical) A traditional Portuguese unit of dry measure, equivalent to 0.8–1.2 liters in different 19th-century contexts.maquis(botany) Dense Mediterranean coastal scrub.marabiA lively music genre from South Africa, related to jazz, ragtime, and blues.maraca(music) A Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.maraisA marsh; a marshy area, one intermittently covered with water, particularly in Louisiana, or in other French-speaking areas.maraka(astrology) In Hindu astrology, a planet that causes death at the end of a person's lifespan.marangArtocarpus odoratissimus; an evergreen tree that bears a strong smelling fruit with a creamy pulp.maraud(intransitive) To move about in roving fashion looking for plunder; to loiter.marbitA small piece of dehydrated marshmallow, used in breakfast cereals etc.marble(uncountable, petrology) A metamorphic rock of crystalline limestone.marblyCharacteristic of marble.marcelA hairstyle characterized by deep waves made by a curling iron.marchy(music) Having the character of a marchmarcid(archaic) lean, withered.marcomAlternative form of marcomms.marcor(medicine, obsolete) A wasting or withering disease; marasmus.marcosplural of marcomarcot(botany) A branch formed by marcottagemardle(Suffolk and Norfolk dialects) A chat or gossip.mareel(Shetland) Phosphorescence on the ocean.marena(archaic) A European whitefish Coregonus maraena.margayLeopardus wiedii, a spotted cat native to Central and South America.marged(poetic, archaic) Having on the margin; bordered.margin(typography) The edge of the paper, typically left blank when printing but sometimes used for annotations etc.margosplural of margomariet(archaic) A kind of bellflower, Campanula trachelium.marinaA harbour for small boats.marineBelonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.marish(now poetic or archaic) A marsh.marjalA seaside marsh, used for agriculturemarkedHaving a visible or identifying mark.markeeArchaic form of marquee.markerSomeone or something that creates marks, particularlymarkesplural of markemarketA gathering of people for the purchase and sale of merchandise, often periodic at a set time.markkaA (Finnish) mark, the currency used in Finland before the introduction of the euro, consisting of 100 penni. Abbreviation FIM.markry(dialect) Lincolnshire spinach Alternative form of markery.markupThe percentage or amount by which a seller hikes up their buy-in price when determining their selling price.marledsimple past and past participle of marlmarlerA laborer in a marlpit.marlinAny species of game fish belonging to either of the genera Tetrapturus or Makaira, with a crested dorsal fin and a pointed, spear-like projection of the upper jaw.marlotA hybrid of a margay and an ocelot.marmotAny of several large ground-dwelling rodents of the genera Marmota and Cynomys in the squirrel family.maroneArchaic form of maroon (the colour).maroolSilky fiber of a monocot from India (Dracaena roxburghiana), which was used to make fabric.maroonAn escaped black slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of such a person.marqueA brand of a manufactured product, especially of a motor car.marramAmmophila arenaria, a coarse grass found on sandy beaches.marrasplural of marramarredSpoiled; harmed or damaged.marrer(rare) One who mars or injures.marresthird-person singular simple present indicative of marremarrie(archaic) Alternative spelling of marry.marronA sweet chestnut.marrotThe common guillemot.marrow(uncountable) The substance inside bones which produces blood cells.marshyOf, or resembling a marsh; boggy.marsinA particular steroid glycoside.martelA hammer, especially a war hammer.martenAny carnivorous mammal of the genus Martes.martinMany of the various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.martyr(with a prepositional phrase of cause) One who suffers greatly or constantly, even involuntarily.marudiA large, tree-dwelling bird, of the genus Penelope, native to Guyanamaruga(music) A kind of traditional Cuban shaker or rattle made of metal.marulaA medium-sized dioecious tree, Sclerocarya birrea, indigenous to Southern Africa and West Africa.marved(MTE, slang) Hungry, starving.marvelThat which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.marver(glassblowing) A flat heatproof surface on which a gather of glass is rolled into shape.masalaAny dish prepared with such spices.mascle(heraldry) A lozenge with a smaller lozenge-shaped hole in the centre.mascne(pathology, informal) Alternative spelling of maskne.masconA region within a solid astronomical body that is of higher density than the surrounding material.mascotSomething thought to bring good luck.masdar(linguistics, chiefly grammar) Arabic verbal noun, also used in Georgian grammar (მასდარი)masersplural of masermashalAlternative form of mussaul.mashedsimple past and past participle of mashmasherOne who, or that which, mashes.mashesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mashmashie(golf, dated) A metal-headed golf club with a moderate loft, the equivalent of a five iron in a modern set of clubs.mashke(Jewish slang) alcoholic drink, booze.mashruAlternative form of mushru.mashuaA root vegetable grown in the Andes, Tropaeolum tuberosum.mashup(informal) Something consisting of two or more elements combined together.mashwaAlternative form of mashua (“fishing vessel”).masingpresent participle and gerund of masemasjid(Islam) A mosque.maskedsimple past and past participle of maskmaskeeA signal that is masked by another signal, for example in an audio recording.maskegAlternative form of muskeg.masker(transitive, now chiefly dialectal) To render giddy or senselessmaskilA proponent of the Haskalah.maskin(biochemistry) A molecule that binds to CPE (cytoplasmic polyadenylation element) and thus affects the translation of mRNA in dictyate.maslinA mixture composed of different materials; especially:masman(Trinidad and Tobago) A man who performs in the mas every Carnival.masnadAlternative form of musnud.masonsplural of masonmasoor(India, cooking) Small orange-red lentils.masoraAlternative spelling of Masorah.masqueWords and music written for a masque.masqufAlternative form of masgouf.massahAlternative form of massa, master.massedsimple past and past participle of massmasser(obsolete) A priest who celebrates Massmassesplural of massmassic(physics) Relating to mass.massifA principal mountain mass.masslyOn a mass scale; widely.mastah(US, historical, colloquial) Pronunciation spelling of master, representing African-American Vernacular English.mastax(zoology) The lore of a bird.masted(often in combination) Having (the specified kind or number of) masts.masterSomeone who has control over something or someone.masticAn evergreen shrub or small tree, Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree), native to the Mediterranean.mastos(historical) An Ancient Greek drinking vessel shaped like a woman's breast.mastreObsolete form of master.mastuh(US, historical, colloquial) Pronunciation spelling of master, representing African-American Vernacular English.masulaA type of boat used on the Coromandel Coast of southeast India, typically for travelling between ships and shore. Also more fully masula boat.mataisplural of mataimatapiAlternative form of matapee.matatu(Kenya, Uganda) A minivan used as a shared taxi, especially one operating without a licence.matbar(India) The leader of a village, who serves as arbiter in local disputes.matchaA type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies.matersplural of matermatess(rare, chiefly Internet) a female matemateysplural of mateymatherArchaic spelling of madder (“plant”).mathmo(UK, slang, chiefly Cambridge University) A mathematician.mathomA trinket or piece of bric-a-brac; a knick-knack, often used in regifting.mathsy(colloquial) Of or relating to mathematics, typically of a complex kind.maticoA Peruvian plant (Piper aduncum) allied to the pepper, whose leaves are used as a styptic and astringent.matiercomparative form of matey: more mateymatiesplural of matymatily(British) Friendlily, like a mate.matingFitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.matinsTogether with lauds, the earliest of the canonical hours; traditionally prayed at sunrise or earlier.matipoAny of various flowering plants of the genus Myrsine.matkotAn Israeli beach game in which two or more players hit a small ball back and forth using paddles.matmanA male wrestler.matmul(computing, informal) Syllabic abbreviation of matrix multiplication.matokeMashed boiled bananas or plantains, a staple food in Uganda.matoorPronunciation spelling of mature.matrasplural of matramatrep(Singapore, colloquial, informal) Alternative form of mat rep.matresplural of matermatric(South Africa) The final year of high school.matrin(biochemistry) Synonym of matrilysin.matrixThe cavity or mold in which anything is formed.matronA mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.matsahAlternative spelling of matzo.mattakAlternative form of mattaaq.mattaqAlternative form of mattaaq.mattedsimple past and past participle of matmatter(uncountable) Material; substance.mattesplural of mattematthaAn Indian spiced beverage made with lassi.mattieAlternative form of matie (“herring”).maturaA final exam that young adults (aged 18 or 19) take at the end of their secondary education in certain European countries.matureFully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.matzahAlternative spelling of matzo.matzohAlternative form of matzo.matzol(obsolete, medicine) A proprietary preparation of matzoon and cod-liver oil.matzosplural of matzomatzotplural of matzomaudle(intransitive) To act in an excessively sentimental way.maugerAlternative spelling of maugre.maugre(obsolete) In spite of, notwithstanding.maukin(Scotland) Alternative form of malkin. Alternative form of mawkin.mauledsimple past and past participle of maulmauleeOne who is mauled.mauley(Australia, UK, slang) The fist.maulviAn imam; a Muslim doctor of law.maumetArchaic form of mammet.maunch(heraldry) A long stylised sleeve.maundsplural of maundmaundy(Christianity) The office appointed to be read during the religious ceremony of foot-washing.maungy(British, Yorkshire, especially of a child) Sulky, bad-tempered, or peevish.mauvesplural of mauvemavensplural of mavenmavinsplural of mavinmawkin(Ulster) simpletonmawlid(Islam) A holiday celebrating the birthday of a holy man or prophet, especially Muhammad.mawmawAlternative form of mamaw (“grandmother; mother”).mawmetArchaic form of mammet.maxent(statistics) maximum entropymaxima(music) A music note typically equal to two longae (eight semibreves).maximsplural of maximmaxingpresent participle and gerund of maxmaxixeA Brazilian dance in a rapid 2/4 time, influenced by the tango and polka.maxminThe maximum value of a set of minimamaxoutA certain approach to neural networks that attempts to improve on the dropout technique. Its activation function is the maximum of the inputs.maybesplural of maybemaydayAn international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft.mayengThe tree Pterospermum acerifolium.mayest(archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of maymayflyAny of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.mayhap(archaic, rare) Maybe; perhaps; possibly; perchance.mayhawThe fruit of Crataegus species, traditionally used to make jelly.mayhemA state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.mayingpresent participle and gerund of maymayoed(informal) Flavoured or topped with mayonnaise.mayorsplural of mayormayory(archaic) The mayor's office.mayour(obsolete) Alternative form of mayor.maypopA type of passionflower, purple in color (Passiflora incarnata).maysin(organic chemistry) An insecticidal flavone glycoside 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-6-[4-hydroxy-6-methyl-5-oxo-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]chromen-4-onemaytenA tree native to South America, Maytenus boariamayvenAlternative spelling of maven.mayvinAlternative spelling of maven.mazama(dated) The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus)mazameAlternative form of mazama.mazardA kind of small black cherry.mazarsplural of mazarmazdur(India) Alternative form of mazdoor (“a laborer”).mazhabAlternative form of madhhab.maziercomparative form of mazy: more mazymazilyIn a mazy manner.mazingpresent participle and gerund of mazemazoutAlternative spelling of mazut.mazqufAlternative form of masgouf.mazuku(geology) A pocket of carbon-dioxide-rich air that accumulates near the ground and can be lethal to humans and animals.mazuma(US, slang) Cash, money.mazunaAlternative form of mouzouna (“former Moroccan coin”).mazzehAlternative spelling of meze.mbalax(music) A genre of popular dance music chiefly performed in Senegal and The GambiameadedFlavored with meadmeader(UK dialectal) A mower.meadesplural of meademeadowLow land covered with coarse grass or rank herbage near rivers and in marshy places by the sea.meagerHaving little flesh; lean; thin.meagreAn edible fish, of species Argyrosomus regius, of the family Sciaenidae, found from the Black Sea to the eastern Atlantic.mealer(historical, colloquial) A lodger who regularly left his or her accommodation to dine elsewhere, rather than eating there.mealie(South Africa) An ear or kernel of maize; in plural as mass noun: maize, corn.meaned(in combinations) Having a specific type of (mathematical) mean.meanercomparative form of mean: more meanmeanesplural of meanemeanie(informal, chiefly childish) A mean (unkind or miserly) person; a killjoy.meanlyHumbly, of or from low social status; basely.measleA red spot of the kind that appears on the skin of someone suffering from measles.measlyParticularly of pigs or pork: infected with larval tapeworms or trichinae (parasitic roundworms).meatalOf, pertaining to or resembling a meatus.meatheObsolete form of mead (“the drink”).meaticSynonym of meatal.meatus(anatomy) A tubular opening or passage leading to the interior of the body.meatzaA pizza-like dish made with a base of ground beef.meazelObsolete form of mesel, in its various senses.meblesObsolete form of moveables (“furniture”).mecate(originally US, Southwestern US) A rope of hair or maguey fibre, for tying horses, etc.meccasplural of meccamedakaOryzias latipes, a small Japanese ricefish, popular for use in aquariums.medalsplural of medalmedbed(science fiction) A bed equipped with technology for medical diagnosis and treatment.meddleTo interfere in or with; to concern oneself with unduly.medflySynonym of Mediterranean fruit fly.mediadToward the middle line.mediaeplural of mediamedial(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a mean or average.median(anatomy, now rare) A central vein or nerve, especially the median vein or median nerve running through the forearm and arm.medias(proscribed) plural of mediamedickAny of various European and North African herbs, of the genus Medicago, several of which are grown for fodder etc.medico(informal) A physician or medical doctor; sometimes also a medical student.medicsplural of medicmedinaThe traditional, older or non-European area of a North African town.mediot(slang, derogatory) A member of the media; a journalist, especially one who makes inaccurate claims in articles.mediseNon-Oxford British English standard spelling of medize.mediumThe material of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.medius(anatomy, dated) The middle finger.medize(intransitive, historical, of ancient Greeks) To side with the Persians; to be loyal to the Persian Empire rather than Greeks.medjedA species of elephantfish formerly worshipped at Oxyrhynchus.medkit(usually science fiction, video games) A small bag or case containing medical suppliesmedlab(science fiction) A medical laboratory.medlarMespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica).medley(now rare, archaic) Combat, fighting; a battle.medmal(rare) Alternative spelling of med mal.medoid(mathematics) A mathematically representative object in a set of objects; it has the smallest average dissimilarity to all other objects in the set.medspaAlternative form of medispa.medusa(pathology) Synonym of worm-star.meebosAlternative form of mebos (“type of apricot preserve”).meeces(nonstandard, childish) plural of mice (which is itself a plural of mouse).meedjaPronunciation spelling of media.meeken(ambitransitive) To make or become meek or submissive.meekercomparative form of meek: more meekmeeklyIn a meek manner; quietly and humbly.meemaw(US, dialect, Southern US) Synonym of mamaw (“grandmother”).meepleA small person-shaped figure used as a player's token in a board game.meeresObsolete spelling of meres.meesuaAlternative form of mee sua.meeteeA person who is met.meeten(archaic, ambitransitive) To make or become suitable.meetly(archaic) fitly; suitably; properlymeetupAn arranged informal meeting.megaraplural of megaronmegass(archaic) Bagasse.megergAlternative form of megalerg.meggerA megohmmeter.megilp(art) A mixture of linseed oil with turpentine or mastic varnish, used as a thickener for oil paints but later discredited as a source of cracking and yellowing.megohmAlternative form of megaohm.megrim(now rare) A headache; a migraine.mehariA type of fast-running dromedary camel, which can be used for racing or transport.mehaulArchaic form of mahal.mehfilIn parts of South Asia, a gathering where poetry or classical music is performed for a small audience in an intimate setting.mehndi(countable) A henna plant (Lawsonia inermis).mehtar(India, historical) A ruler in certain princely states of the Northwest Frontier region.meibosAlternative form of mebos (“type of apricot preserve”).meibumThe secretion, rich in lipids, of the meibomian glandmeidanAlternative spelling of maidan (“an urban open space”).meikleAlternative form of mickle.meinie(now rare, Scotland, Ireland) A household, or family.meiome(biochemistry, genetics) The complete set of messenger RNA molecules (transcripts) produced in a cell that is undergoing meiosis.meishiA Japanese business card.mejiroA small passerine bird, Zosterops japonicus, the Japanese white-eye.mejlisAlternative form of majlis.mekabuUndaria pinnatifida, a sea plant native to Japan and Korea and invasive elsewhere; wakame; Asian kelp.mekoroAlternative form of mokoro.meladaAlternative form of melado.meladoa mixture of sugar and molasses; crude sugar as it comes from the pans without being drainedmeldedsimple past and past participle of meldmeleesplural of meleemelenaThe passage of dark, tarry stools containing blood, a result of upper gastrointestinal bleeding.melene(organic chemistry) An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C₃₀H₆₀, of the ethylene series, obtained from beeswax as a white, scaly, crystalline wax.melickAlternative spelling of melic.melineHaving the qualities of or relating to a badger.melismAlternative form of melisma (“passage of multiple notes for a single syllable”).mellayObsolete form of melee.meller(entertainment industry) A melodrama.mellon(rare, chemistry) The result of heptazine being polymerized with the tri-s-triazine units linked through an amine (NH) link.mellow(also figuratively, of fruit) Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp.melodyA sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.meloid(zoology) Any beetle of the taxonomic family Meloidae; a blister beetle.melonsplural of melonmelonyResembling or having the characteristics of a melon.meltedsimple past and past participle of meltmeltemAlternative form of meltemi.melterA person or thing that melts.meltonA tough, short-napped material used for making overcoats.melvin(US, slang, derogatory) A boring or nerdy person; a dweeb.melwel(obsolete) Alternative form of melwell.memberOne who belongs to a group.membreObsolete spelling of member.memery(Internet slang) The distribution of memes (usually humorous material copied and circulated online).memoirAn autobiography; a book describing the personal experiences of an author.memomeThe complete set of memes stored in the mind of a person.memory(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.menaceA perceived threat or danger.menageAlternative form of ménage.menaiaplural of menaion Often refers to a set of twelve volumes of meniaon.mendedsimple past and past participle of mendmenderA person who mends.meness(philosophy) The state or quality of being oneself.menhir(archaeology) A single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.menialOf or relating to work normally performed by a servant.meninx(anatomy, usually in the plural) A membrane, especially one of the three membranes lining the skull and vertebral canal and enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates.menoraAlternative spelling of menorah.mensalOccurring once in a month; monthly.menschA person (chiefly male) of strength, integrity, and honor or compassion; a gentleman.mensesThe discharge of blood and cellular tissue that flows from the inner lining of the uterus out through the vagina, occurring typically once a month in uninseminated women; a menstrual flow.mensur(lutherie) The measurement of the length of the vibrating string from the nut to the bridge.mental(relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality.mentchAlternative spelling of mensch.menteeA person who is being mentored.mentha(botany) Any of the mint genus Mentha, mints and similar species.menton(anatomy) The lowest point of the chin / mandibular symphysis.mentorA wise and trusted counselor or teacher.mentosplural of mentomentshAlternative spelling of mensch.mentum(anatomy) The chin.menudoA traditional Mexican soup made with tripe and chili peppers.menuet(obsolete or in French contexts) Alternative form of minuet (“type of dance”).menukiA decorative grip swell on a Japanese sword.meowedsimple past and past participle of meowmeprin(medicine) A sedative that is used to treat anxiety etc.merate(mathematics) Any of the independent quantities making up a holor.merboyA young merman.mercedsimple past and past participle of mercemercerA merchant dealing in fabrics and textiles, especially silks and other fine cloths.mercieObsolete spelling of mercy.mercowAny of several marine mammals of the order Sirenia, including the manatee and dugong; sea-cow.merdog(fantasy) A mermaid dog.merelsnine men's morrismerely(focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more.merese(glassblowing) A flat, sharp-edged button, often a disc-shaped knob, separating the stem of a drinking-glass from the foot.merestsuperlative form of mere: most meremergedsimple past and past participle of mergemergeeOne who or that which undergoes a merge.mergerOne that merges.mergesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mergemerguy(fantasy, informal) A male merperson.meride(music, obsolete) An interval of pitch equal to 1/43 of an octave.merikiAlternative form of moeriki.merilsAlternative spelling of merels.meringpresent participle and gerund of meremerino(countable) A sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.merism(literature, rhetoric) A reference to something by its polar extremes, as in "we searched high and low".meritsplural of meritmerjetAlternative form of merkhet.merked(MTE, slang) ugly, unattractive.merkid(fantasy, informal) A young merperson.merkinA mop for cleaning cannon.merlad(fantasy) A young male merperson, male equivalent of mermaidmerledWith a coat in a merle pattern.merlinA small falcon, Falco columbarius, that breeds in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.merlon(architecture, military, historical) Any of the upright projections between the embrasures of a battlement, originally for archers to shield behind while shooting arrows over the embrasures, or through loopholes in the merlons.merlotAlternative letter-case form of Merlot.mermanA legendary creature, human male from the waist up, fishlike from the waist down.mermenplural of mermanmermin(obsolete) A mermaid or merman.meroic(biology) Pertaining to nephridia that are formed by longitudinal or traverse fragmentation of a single original pair of embryonic rudiments in each segment.merome(biology) A component of a metamere.merrieObsolete spelling of merry.merrow(Celtic mythology, mythology) A merman or mermaid in Scottish and Irish Gaelic folklore.merzky(US, rare) Dirty or nasty.mesail(historical) The visor of a helmet, especially when made in two parts.mesaleObsolete form of mesel, in its various senses.mescalA Mexican alcoholic drink distilled from the fermented juice of the agave.meseleObsolete form of mesel, in its various senses.meself(slang or dialectal, UK, Ireland, Australia) Alternative form of myself.mesellObsolete form of mesel, in its various senses.mesembAny plant from the subfamily Mesembryanthemoideae of the family Aizoaceae; a mesembryanthemum.mesetaA plateau, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.meshedsimple past and past participle of meshmesherThat which creates a mesh.meshesplural of meshmesiad(anatomy) Toward, or on the side toward, the mesial plane.mesial(anatomy) Pertaining to the midline of the body.mesianAlternative form of mesial.mesion(anatomy) Synonym of meson (the mesial plane dividing the body into similar right and left halves)mesiraAlternative form of mesirah.mesiteAny of three species of bird in the family Mesitornithidae within the order Mesitornithiformes, endemic to Madagascar.meslinAlternative form of maslin.mesole(mineralogy) thomsonitemesonsplural of mesonmessanSynonym of messet.messedsimple past and past participle of messmesserSomeone or something who messes.messesplural of messmesset(UK, dialect, obsolete) A dog, especially one as a pet.messin(Scotland) A mongrel dog; a cur.messupAlternative spelling of mess-up.mesteeSynonym of mustee.mesterObsolete form of mister (“an employment, a trade”).mestizArchaic form of mestizo.mesuolA phenylcoumarin, isolated from Mesua ferrea, that has antioxidant and immunomodulatory activitymetageMeasurement, especially of coal.metakeA tall slender Japanese bamboo, Pseudosasa japonicametalsplural of metalmetaphAbbreviation of metaphor.metateA flat stone with a slightly concave surface, used with another stone (a mano) for grinding maize or other grains.metaxuAlternative form of metaxy.metaxy(philosophy) middle groundmetely(obsolete) proportionable, proportionatemeteor(juggling) A prop similar to poi balls, in that it is twirled at the end of a cord or cable.metepa(organic chemistry) A chemosterilant also used in creaseproofing and flameproofing textiles, a methyl derivative of tepa.metersplural of metermethai(India, cooking) Alternative form of methi (“fenugreek”).methal(organic chemistry) A white waxy substance, found in small quantities in spermaceti as an ethereal salt of several fatty acids, and regarded as an alcohol of the methane series.methegAlternative form of meteg.mether(dialect) Four in the old counting system of Northern England.method(uncountable) Systematicity, methodicalness, intentionality, ordermethol(organic chemistry) methyl alcohol; wood spiritmethyl(organic chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.meticaA proposed currency of Mozambique in the 1970s, never put into circulation.meticsplural of meticmetierAlternative spelling of métier.metingpresent participle and gerund of metemetopaAlternative form of metope.metope(architecture) The architectural element between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze.metresplural of metremetricOf or relating to the metric system of measurement.metronmetre (US: meter), poetic measuremetrosplural of metromettalObsolete spelling of metal.mettleA quality of courage and endurance.metula(biology) The outermost branch of a conidiophore from which flask-shaped phialides radiatemetumpSynonym of tumpline.mewing(countable) The act of producing a mew sound.mewlerSomeone or something that mewls.mezailAlternative form of mesail.mezairAlternative form of mézair.mezcalAlternative form of mescal.mezuzaAlternative spelling of mezuzah.mgangaAn African medicine man.miacid(paleontology) Any member of the Miacidae family of extinct mammals.miaoulAlternative form of meowl.miaowlAlternative form of meowl.miasisMisspelling of myiasis.miasmaA noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste, and to cause disease.miaulsplural of miaulmibunaA leaf vegetable used in Japanese cooking, Brassica rapa nipposinica or Brassica rapa japonicamicellDated spelling of micelle.michelObsolete form of mickle.micherOne who goes sneaking about for dishonest or improper purposes; one who skulks, or keeps out of sight; a pander or go-between.mickeyThe noisy miner (Manorina melanocephala), a honeyeater endemic to eastern and southeastern Australia.mickle(archaic, now chiefly Scotland and Northern England, especially Northumbria) (Very) great or large.microgAlternative form of mcg.micron(physics, metrology) Synonym of micrometre (“one-millionth of a metre”).microsplural of micromictic(biology) Relating to mixis.midairIn the act of flight; airborne.midarmThe middle (lengthwise) of the upper (proximal) part of the arm.midbayIn the middle of a bay; partway along a bay.midbie(Internet) An intermediate user or player.midbowin the middle of a bow (all meanings)midcap(finance) Having medium market capitalization, often defined as between 2 and 10 billion US dollarsmidcryA point in time during a cry.midcutOf clothing: neither lowcut nor highcut, but in between.middayNoon; twelve o'clock during the day.midder(slang) A midwife.middie(nautical, slang) Alternative form of middy (“midshipman”).middleA centre, midpoint.middot(typography) Synonym of interpunct ⟨·⟩.middstObsolete form of midst.midestObsolete form of midst.midgap(often attributive) The middle of a gap.midgesplural of midgemidget(sometimes derogatory) A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison.midgeySwarming with midges.midgie(Northern England, Scotland) Synonym of midge (“small biting fly”).midgut(biology, anatomy, embryology) The central loop of the alimentary canal of an embryo between the foregut and the hindgut, in humans and some other animals.midlegIn the middle of the leg.midrib(botany) The strengthened vein down the middle of a flower petal or simple leaf or leaflet.midrowIn the middle of a row.midseaA point out at sea, away from the shore.midset(music) In the middle of a set, in the middle of a gig.midsexDuring sexual intercourse.midtapDuring the action of tapping.midwayThe middle; the midst.midwit(neologism, chiefly Internet slang, mildly derogatory) A person of middling intellect; someone who is neither particularly dull nor particularly smart, especially if they act as though they are smarter than they are.mielie(South Africa) Maize.mienedHaving a specified kind of mien.mierda(Canada, US, neologism, vulgar, in Spanish contexts) shitmiffed(informal) Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, in a snit, put out or annoyed.migdalA fortified tower built in biblical times.migdolAlternative form of migdal.mighta(colloquial) Pronunciation spelling of might've (“might have”).mighteObsolete spelling of might.mightsplural of mightmightyVery strong; possessing might.miglioThe Italian mile.mignonSmall and cute; pretty in a delicate way; dainty.mihrab(Islam) A niche in a mosque that indicates the qibla (direction of Mecca), and into which the imam prays.mijwizA type of woodwind instrument with two pipes used in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestinemikado(history) A former title of the emperors of Japan during a certain period.miktam(Judaism) Any of the Psalms 16 and 56–60 in the Hebrew Bible.mikvah(especially UK) Alternative spelling of mikveh.mikveh(Judaism) A ritual bath in which various Jewish purifications are performed.mikwehAlternative spelling of mikveh.milady(now chiefly historical or humorous) An English noblewoman or gentlewoman; the form of address to such a person; a lady.milageAlternative spelling of mileage.milchyMilk-giving; abounding in milk.milden(ambitransitive) To make or become mild or milder.mildercomparative form of mild: more mildmildew(transitive) To taint with mildew.mildlyIn a mild manner.mildotAlternative form of mil-dot.milersplural of milermilieuAn environment or setting; a medium; environsmilium(dermatology) A keratin-filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth.milkedsimple past and past participle of milkmilken(archaic) Consisting of milk.milkerAn animal, such as a dairy cow, kept for the milk it produces.milkie(childish) Diminutive of milk.millah(Islam) Any variety of religion, except the religion of Islam.milledGround by a mill.millerA person who owns or operates a mill, especially a flourmill.millesplural of millemilletAny of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food, widely cultivated in the developing world.millie(informal, derogatory or endearing) A harshly-spoken working-class woman, often unemployed.millim(obsolete) Synonym of millimetre.milnebA particular fungicide.milord(British, obsolete, humorous) An English nobleman, especially one traveling Europe in grand style; a wealthy British gentleman.milreiAlternative form of milreis.milsey(UK, dialect, obsolete) A milk-strainer.milterA male fish during breeding season.milwel(obsolete) Alternative form of milwell.mimbar(Islam) A pulpit in a mosque from which the leader of prayers delivers the khutbah.mimberAlternative form of minbar.mimemeA unit of mimetic information.mimersplural of mimermimickObsolete spelling of mimic.mimicsplural of mimicmimingpresent participle and gerund of mimemimmer(transitive, rare) To dote; dream; mammer.mimosaCertain plants of the genus Albizia (silk tree, pink siris).minacy(obsolete) Synonym of menace.minaulAlternative form of manul.minbarA pulpit in a mosque, usually shaped like a small tower, where the imam stands to deliver sermons.mincedFinely chopped.mincerA kitchen utensil used for mincing meat, etc.minded(in combination, usually hyphenated) Having or exemplifying a mind of the stated type, nature or inclination.minderOne who minds, tends, or watches something such as a child, a machine, or cattle; a keeper.mindesplural of mindemindlyOf or relating to the mind; mentalminersplural of minerminery(archaic) A mining business.mingedsimple past and past participle of mingmingeiA Japanese folk art movement focusing on inexpensive hand-made everyday items.minger(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, offensive) An unattractive or ugly person.mingesplural of mingemingle(transitive) To associate or unite in a figurative way, or by ties of relationship.minhag(Judaism) a longstanding religious custom or tradition that is not required by Jewish lawminiacA fan or enthusiast of the MINI Cooper, both past and present generations of the car.minifyTo make smaller.minimaplural of minimumminimiplural of minimusminimsplural of minimminingThe activity of removing valuable resources (often minerals) from the earth.minionA loyal servant of another, usually a more powerful being.minish(archaic) To lessen or cause to seem to be less.minium(now historical) Cinnabar, especially when used as a pigment; vermilion.minkedWearing mink fur.minmaxAlternative form of minimax.minnie(Northern England, Scotland, endearing, chiefly childish, obsolete) Mother, mummy.minnit(nonstandard or eye dialect) minuteminnowAny of certain small fish.minorsplural of minorminourObsolete form of minor.mintedsimple past and past participle of mintminterOne who mints, particularly a moneyer producing coinage.mintox(slang, 1980s) great; excellentminuetA slow graceful dance consisting of a coupé, a high step, and a balance.minuid(zoology) Any harvestman in the family Minuidae, a synonym of the Kimulidae.minuteA unit of time which is one sixtieth of an hour (sixty seconds).minxesplural of minxminyan(Judaism) The minimum number of ten (male) adult Jews required for a communal religious service.minyenAlternative spelling of minyan.minyonAlternative spelling of minyan.miombo(countable) Any tree of the genus Brachystegia, native to tropical Africamiosesplural of miosismiosisContraction of the pupil of the eye.miotic(biology) Causing miosis (the constriction of the pupil of the eye).mipmap(computer graphics, transitive) To precalculate images for a texture in this manner.miqvehAlternative spelling of mikveh.mirach(medicine, obsolete) The abdominal wall.mirack(obsolete) A miracle.mirage(figuratively) An illusion.miragyResembling or characteristic of a mirage.mirate(Southern US, Midland US, uncommon) To marvel at.mirdle(informal) An abdominal support garment (girdle) designed for and/or marketed to men.mirenaAlternative letter-case form of Mirena.mirier(rare) comparative form of miry: more mirymiringpresent participle and gerund of miremiritiThe moriche palm.mirken(intransitive, Scotland, rare) To grow dark.mirror(figuratively) An object, person, or event that reflects or gives a picture of another.mirthsplural of mirthmirthyCharacteristic of mirthmirvedsimple past and past participle of mirvmirzasplural of mirzamisact(rare) To act badly or wrongly.misaddTo add incorrectly.misaim(ambitransitive) To aim incorrectly.misask(transitive, rare) to ask amiss; ask badly, wrongfully, or incorrectlymisatesimple past of miseatmisbid(transitive, obsolete) To injure; mistreat.misboxTo put in the wrong box.miscalAlternative form of miskal.miscue(sports) In a cue sport, an error in hitting the ball with the cue.miscutCut incorrectly.misdidsimple past of misdomisdigTo dig incorrectly, such as in the wrong place.misdubTo dub incorrectly (any sense).miseat(rare, intransitive) To eat badly or wrongly; to make poor dietary choices.misersplural of misermiseryGreat unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.misfit(now rare) An ill-fitting garment.misfixTo fix improperly.misget(obsolete, transitive) To get wrongly or unlawfully; to procure by unlawful means.misgotsimple past of misgetmishapAn accident, mistake, or problem.mishew(transitive) To hew incorrectly or improperly.mishit(sports) An incorrect or bad hit.miskalAlternative spelling of mithqal.misken(transitive, UK dialectal) To mistake one for another; mistake in point of knowledge or recognition; misconceive.miskeyTo key or key in erroneously; make a mistake in typing.mislayTo leave or lay something in the wrong place and then forget where one put it.misledsimple past and past participle of misleadmislenObsolete form of maslin.mislie(intransitive) To lie awkwardly, uncomfortably, or amiss.mislinAlternative form of maslin.mislogTo log incorrectly; to record incorrect information in a log.mismap(transitive) To map incorrectly.mismixTo mix improperly.misogiA Shinto form of ritual purification by washing the entire body.misown(transitive) To own, claim, or appropriate wrongly or amiss; fail to own; disown.mispay(transitive) To pay incorrectly, or to the wrong person.mispegTo incorrectly ascribe a value or attribute to.mispenTo pen badly or wrongly.misper(law enforcement, slang) A missing person.mispinTo pin incorrectly.misput(transitive, rare) To put badly or wrongly.misreeAlternative form of misri.misrun(metalwork) A casting that does not completely fill the mold, leaving unfilled spaces.missal(religion) A prayer book; a church service (book).missawsimple past of misseemissay(transitive, archaic) To speak ill of (someone).missedsimple past and past participle of missmissee(transitive) To see incorrectly; to misperceive visually; take a wrong view of; see in a false or distorted light.misselA missel thrush.missen(Yorkshire) Myself.misserOne who misses.missesplural of missmisset(transitive) To set, adjust or calibrate incorrectly.missewTo sew badly, with errors.missexTo sex incorrectly; to incorrectly determine the sex of.misseyAlternative form of missy (term of address for young woman)missie(informal) A young woman; miss.missis(US, historical, colloquial) Pronunciation spelling of missus, representing African-American Vernacular English.missleMisspelling of missile.missus(chiefly UK, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial) Wife or girlfriend.mistag(transitive) To tag incorrectly; to mislabel.mistahPronunciation spelling of mister.mistal(UK, Northern England) A cowshed.mistapA tap on a touch screen device that is misplaced or otherwise accidental.mistedsimple past and past participle of mistmister(ambitransitive) To address by the title of "mister". [from 18th c.]misticA kind of small sailing vessel historically used in the Mediterranean, rigged partly like a xebec and partly like a felucca.mistie(transitive) To tie incorrectly.mistle(countable) the mistle thrushmistry(transitive, law) To declare a mistrial in (a court case).misuseAn incorrect, improper or unlawful use of something.miswakA chewstick used particularly by Muslims for cleaning the teeth, made from twigs of trees of species Salvadora persica.misyar(Islam) A temporary marriage (wedlease), especially in Sunni Islam.miszip(transitive) To use the wrong zip code for.mitersthird-person singular simple present indicative of mitermithai(South Asia) Sweets; confectionery.mithanAlternative form of mithun.mither(intransitive, Northern England, especially Manchester) To make an unnecessary fuss, moan, bother.mithunBos frontalis, a Southern Asiatic species of wild cattle.miting(obsolete, term of endearment) A little one; a mite.mitkalAlternative form of mithqal.mitomeThe denser part of the protoplasm of a cell.mitoseTo undergo mitosis.mitqalAlternative form of mithqal.mitralPertaining to a mitre; resembling a mitre.mitredWearing an abbot's or bishop's mitre.mitresplural of mitremitrid(zoology) Any in the family Mitridae of sea snails.mittedCovered with or wearing a mitt.mittel(printing, German contexts, dated) Synonym of English.mittenThe paw of a cat or dog that is of a different color from the main body.mitterA kind of brush that resembles a mop, used in car washesmitzva(Religion, Jewish) A meritorious deed or action.miurus(poetry) A dactylic hexameter with short penultimate syllable.miwadi(Ireland, trademark erosion) Cordial syrup, or a drink made from this syrup.mixelsplural of mixelmixersplural of mixermixingpresent participle and gerund of mixmixinsplural of mixinmixishLike or characteristic of a mix.mixite(mineralogy) A rare hexagonal copper bismuth arsenate mineral.mixity(uncountable, rare) The state of being mixed.mixmer(genetics) An oligomer consisting of alternating short stretches of LNA and DNA.mixnet(communication, technology) A server or group of servers facilitating private communication between individuals by randomly scrambling the order that messages are received, so that an adversary is unable to determine the source or destination of any message.mixterNonstandard spelling of mixture.mixtil(obsolete) A mixture of wheat, barley, and rye.mixtlyArchaic form of mixedly.mixtry(US, dialect, dated) mixturemixupsplural of mixupmiyanaAlternative form of meeana.mizmar(music) A traditional Arabic wind instrument with a double or single reed.mizpah(biblical) The pile of stones erected by Jacob and Laban as a figurative watchtower to mark their separation.mizrahA plaque attached to a wall to indicate the direction of the Temple in Jerusalem, which a Jew should face while praying.mizunaOne of several tangy green vegetables used in Japanese cuisine, usually Brassica rapa var. nipposinicamizzen(nautical) Mizzenmast.mizzle(intransitive, British, Canada, US, chiefly dialectal) To rain in very fine drops.mizzly(British, chiefly dialectal) Raining in the form of mizzle (“misty rain; drizzle”); drizzly.mjouleAbbreviation of megajoule.mkhaliAlternative form of pkhali.mltplyAbbreviation of multiply.mlungu(South Africa) Synonym of mzungu: A white person.mmolesplural of mmolemnemicAlternative spelling of mnemenic.mnemonA single unit of a person's memory.mnesicRelating to memory.moambeAn African sauce made from the pericarp of palm nuts.moanedsimple past and past participle of moanmoanerOne who makes a moaning sound.moatedSurrounded with a moatmobbedsimple past and past participle of mobmobberA member of a mob.mobcapAlternative form of mob cap.mobiesplural of mobymobileCapable of being moved, especially on wheels.mobledsimple past and past participle of moblemoblogA weblog posted from a mobile device, such as a cell phone or PDA.mobnikNonstandard spelling of mobik (“Russian conscript”).mobulaAny member of the genus Mobula.mochasplural of mochamochdi(northern India) mojarimockedsimple past and past participle of mockmockerA person who mocks.mockupAlternative form of mock-up.mocockAlternative form of mocuck.mocqueObsolete form of mock.mocuck(US) A box-like container made from birch-bark, especially one in which sugar is stored.modalsplural of modalmodbot(Internet) An automated software agent that moderates a discussion forum by removing unacceptable postings, etc.moddercomparative form of mod: more modmodellObsolete form of model.modelsplural of modelmodemsplural of modemmodenaA crimson colour.modernPertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.modestNot bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.modify(transitive) To change part of.modishConforming with fashion or style.modismThe grammatical principles of the Modistae.modist(grammar) A supporter of modism.modius(historical) A Roman dry measure of about a peck or 9 litres.modminA user on social media who is either a moderator or an administrator.modrocA kind of plaster-impregnated bandage, used for modelling and crafting.moduleA self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.moduliplural of modulusmodulo(mathematics) Given a specified modulus of.moegoe(South Africa, derogatory) An idiot, a fool; a country bumpkin.moepel(South Africa) Mimusops zeyheri, the milkwood.moesin(genetics) Synonym of MSN gene Ellipsis of moesin gene (“a human gene, localized to filopodia and other membranous protrusions”).moeursAlternative form of mores, a set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices.moffie(South Africa, derogatory, offensive) An effeminate homosexual man; fairy.moffle(intransitive, UK, dialect, dated) To do something clumsily.moggan(Scotland, historical) A closely-fitting knitted removable sleeve.mogger(Internet slang) One who mogs.moggieAlternative spelling of moggy (“a cat”).mogoduAn African dish of offal.mogoteA generally isolated, steep-sided residual hill, composed of limestone, marble, or dolomite and surrounded by nearly flat alluvial plains.mogulsplural of mogulmogwai(Chinese mythology) A kind of demon held to be harmful to humans.mohairYarn or fabric made from the hair of the angora goat, often as mixed with cotton or other materials.mohawkAlternative letter-case form of Mohawk.mohelsplural of mohelmohite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pedial greenish gray mineral containing copper, sulfur, and tin.mohoid(zoology) Any bird in the family Mohoidae.mohrerAlternative form of mohurrer.moider(intransitive) to toilmoileeAn Indian curry, originally from Kerala, containing fish or seafood and coconut milk.moilerOne who moils, or works hard.moimoi(Nigeria) A Yoruba steamed or boiled pudding made from black-eyed beans.moinid(zoology) Any crustacean in the family Moinidae.moirai(Greek mythology) The three Fates, personifications of destiny.moiresplural of moiremoiserAlternative form of moser.mojado(US, slang) wetbackmojamaA Mediterranean dish consisting of filleted salt-cured tuna.mojari(South Asia) A type of handmade leather shoe or slipper traditionally worn in northern India and Pakistan.mojitoA Cuban cocktail, generally made from rum, lime, sugar, mint, etc.mokihiA Māori raft made from dried flower stalks bound together with flax twine.mokkanwooden tablets found at Japanese archaeological sitesmokoroA dugout canoe, especially as used in the Okavango Swamps of Botswana.mokshaIn Indian philosophy and theology, the final liberation of the soul or consciousness from samsara and the bringing to an end of all the suffering involved in being subject to the cycle of reincarnation.molarsplural of molarmolaryArchaic form of molar.molassA viscous byproduct of sugar production, raw molasses. Singular of molasses.molave(Philippines) A tree, either Vitex parviflora or Vitex cofassus in the family Lamiaceae.moldedsimple past and past participle of moldmolden(intransitive) To become covered with mold; become moldymolderUS standard spelling of moulder.molestTo sexually assault or sexually harass.moliesplural of molymolimoA bent trumpet-like musical instrument used in sacred ceremonies among the Baka people.molineThe crossed iron that supports the upper millstone by resting on the spindle; a millrind.molingpresent participle and gerund of molemollag(Isle of Man) A fishing float made from animal skin.mollahArchaic form of mullah.mollic(soil science) Dark (having a color value and chroma of 3 or less when moist), with minimum organic carbon content, and high concentration of calcium carbonate.mollieAny of many New World fish of the genus Poecilia, formerly called Mollienesia; more commonly molly.mollin(obsolete) A soft soap of potassium hydroxide and coconut oil, used as a basis for ointments.molochAny of species Moloch horridus of Australian lizards, sole species of the genus Moloch.moloidA species in the Molidae subfamily, which includes molas and ocean sunfish.molrac(organic chemistry) Any organic compound having a rigid, multicyclic structure resembling a rackmolrowObsolete form of meow (“cry of a cat”).moltedsimple past and past participle of moltmoltenMelted, especially due to great heatmolterOne who, or that which, molts or sheds.mombie(Zimbabwe) A cow.mombinAny of several tropical American trees, of the genus Spondias.momentA particular point, or relatively small region.momier(historical, derogatory) A strict Calvinist in Switzerland, France, or some parts of Germany, in the early part of the 19th century.momijiJapanese maple (Acer palmatum)momishAlternative form of mommish.momismFinding fault; carping.momist(rare) A persistent criticmommasplural of mommamommetAlternative form of mammet.mommieAlternative spelling of mommy.mommom(informal) Grandmother.momoir(Canada, US, informal) A memoir written by or about a mother.momserAlternative spelling of mamzer.momzerAlternative spelling of mamzer.monactSynonym of monactine (“having a single ray”).monadeObsolete form of monad.monadsplural of monadmonalsplural of monalmonaulAlternative form of monal (“pheasant”).monckeObsolete spelling of monk.moneme(linguistics, uncommon) morphememoneraplural of moneronmonethObsolete spelling of month.moneysplural of money (used in the sense of plural of coins and bills, often with humorous intention)monged(UK, Ireland, slang) intoxicated; under the influence of alcohol or other drugsmongerChiefly preceded by a descriptive word.mongol(dated, offensive) Alternative letter-case form of Mongol (“a person with Down's syndrome”).mongosplural of mongomongraA grade of saffron from Kashmir, containing stigma but no style.monial(Christianity, now rare) A nun, especially one dedicated to an enclosed order.moniedAlternative spelling of moneyed.monierAlternative form of moneyer.moniesplural of moneymonish(archaic) To admonish; to warn.monism(philosophy, religion) The doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality, despite the appearance of diversity in the world.monistAn advocate of monism.monjonPetrogale burbidgei, the smallest of the rock-wallabies.monkey(cladistically) Any simian, including humans.monkieArchaic spelling of monkey.monklyLike or befitting a monk.monoaoDracophyllum subulatum.monodyAn ode, as in Greek drama, for a single voice, often specifically a mournful song or dirge.monoid(prosody) Containing only one kind of metrical foot.monome(mathematics, logic, computing) An expression with a single term, such as a product of numeric variables (with no addition) or a conjunction of possibly negated Boolean variables (with no disjunction).monopsA one-eyed personmonose(biochemistry) monosaccharidemontem(UK, historical) A former custom of Eton schoolboys to go to a hill on the Bath road every third Whit Tuesday to demand 'salt-money' from passers-by, for the university expenses of the senior scholar or school captain.montesplural of monsmonthsplural of monthmonton(mining) A heap of ore; a mass undergoing the process of amalgamation.montreAn organ stop, usually the open diapason, having its pipes on display as part of the organ case, or otherwise specially mounted.moocah(slang) marijuanamoochaA loincloth made from animals' tails or strips of skin; part of the traditional dress of Zulu males.moocowAlternative spelling of moo-cow.moodirAlternative form of mudir.moodleTo dawdle aimlessly, to idle time away.mooersplural of mooermoofin(rare) Obsolete form of muffin.mooingpresent participle and gerund of moomoolahArchaic form of mullah.mooley(US, ethnic slur) Alternative spelling of moolie (“a black person”).moolie(US, slang, used by Italian-Americans, ethnic slur, derogatory) A black person.moolviAlternative spelling of maulvimoomooAlternative form of muumuu.moonedsimple past and past participle of moonmoonerOne who abstractedly wanders or gazes about.moonet(archaic) A little moon; a moonlet.mooneyAlternative form of moony.moonie(archaic, Northern England) The European goldcrest.moonjaAlternative form of munja (“type of grass”).moonly(now rare) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Moon; lunar; moonlike.moonupSynonym of moonrise.moorah(India, archaic) A measure used in the sale of paddy.mooramAlternative form of murram.mooredsimple past and past participle of moormooree(obsolete) A kind of cotton cloth from India.moorer(nautical, rare) The person who moors a vesselmoorie(obsolete) Alternative form of mooree (“kind of cotton cloth”).moorukThe dwarf cassowary (Casuarius bennetti) found in New Britain, New Guinea, and Yapen Island. It is noted for its agility. It is smaller and has stouter legs than the common cassowary.moorumAlternative form of murram.moorvaSynonym of marool.mooses(dated, rare) plural of moosemoosey(informal) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a moose.mooshyAlternative spelling of mushy.mootah(US, slang) Marijuana.mootedMade, or proven to be, moot.mooterA disputer of a mooted case.mootie(informal, law) A participant in a moot court competition.mopaneA tree, Colophospermum mopane, native to southern Africa.mopaniAlternative form of mopane (“tree”).mopedsplural of mopedmopery(law, US) An imaginary or trivial legal offense.mopiercomparative form of mopey: more mopeymopingpresent participle and gerund of mopemopishGiven to moping.mopoke(chiefly Australia) A morepork.moppedsimple past and past participle of mopmopperOne who mops (uses a mop).moppet(colloquial) A child. Often used lovingly or in an affectionate way.mopseyAlternative form of mopsy.moptop(dated) A style of haircut popularized by the Beatles.mopupsplural of mopup.moradaa religious meeting hall associated with the Penitente Brotherhood of New MexicomorafeA member of an ancestral subgroup among the Batswana peoples.moraic(poetry, phonology) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of a mora or morae (a unit of syllable weight in poetry and linguistics).moraisplural of moraimoraleThe mental and emotional state of a person or group, especially their level of confidence, enthusiasm, and loyalty with regard to a function or task.morallObsolete spelling of moral.moralsplural of moralmorassA tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen.morate(chemistry, dated) A salt of moric acid.moraysplural of moraymorbid(originally) Of, relating to, or afflicted by disease.morbus(medicine, formal) A disease.morcelObsolete spelling of morsel.morcha(India) A gathering of like-minded people protesting for a cause.moreen(archaic) A thick woollen fabric, watered or with embossed figures, once used in upholstery, for curtains, etc. It is a variety of camlet.morellAlternative form of morel.morelsplural of morelmorena(South Africa, chiefly as a form of address) Someone in authority, a master or leader, especially among Sotho-speakers.moresoNonstandard spelling of more so.morgan(medicine) A unit for expressing the relative distance between genes on a chromosome.morgayThe European small-spotted catshark Scyliorhinus caniculamorgen(chiefly historical) A unit of measurement of land in the Netherlands and the Dutch colonies and parts of the United States, where it was equivalent to about two acres; and in Denmark, Norway, and Germany, where it was equivalent to about two-thirds of an acre. Now used informally in Germany to mean one quarter of a hectare.morgueA building or room where dead bodies are kept before their proper burial or cremation, (now) particularly in legal and law enforcement contexts.morice(obsolete) A morris dance.moringpresent participle and gerund of moremorion(mineralogy) A brown or black variety of quartz.morishAlternative spelling of moreish.moriskObsolete form of morisco (“morris dance”).moritaA reddish-brown variety of chipotle.morkieA dog that is a cross between a Maltese and a Yorkie.morkin(obsolete) An animal that has died of disease or by mischance.morlop(mining) A small jasper pebble of a kind found in New South Wales.mormal(obsolete) A bad sore; a gangrene or cancer.morminA flavone, C₂₅H₂₄O₈, found in e.g. certain Morus species.mormonAny of various dark-coloured Asian species of papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.mornay(postpositive, sometimes capitalized) Served with a white sauce containing cheese.morone(archaic) Maroon colour.moronsplural of moronmoroseSullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.morphe(archaic) Alternative spelling of morphew.morphoAny of the genus Morpho of large tropical American butterflies.morphsplural of morphmorramAlternative form of murram.morris(weaponry) A type of pike.morrow(intransitive) To dawnmorsalObsolete form of morsel.morselA small fragment or share of something, commonly applied to food.morsesplural of morsemortalSusceptible to death by aging, sickness, injury, or wound; not immortal.mortar(uncountable) A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water used for bonding building blocks.morula(embryology) A spherical mass of blastomeres that forms following the splitting of a zygote; it becomes the blastulamoruti(South Africa) A teacher or preacher.mosaicA piece of artwork created by placing colored squares (usually tiles) in a pattern so as to create a picture.moseysthird-person singular simple present indicative of moseymoshavAn Israeli town or settlement, especially a type of cooperative agricultural community of individual farms pioneered by the Labour Zionists during the second aliyah.moshedsimple past and past participle of moshmosherOne who moshes.moshesthird-person singular simple present indicative of moshmosque(Islam) A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.mossedCovered in moss.mosselAlternative form of mossle.mossen(intransitive) To become covered with moss; become mossymosserA person who gathers Irish moss, a type of seaweed.mossesplural of mossmossie(South Africa) Any of various species of sparrow, especially Passer melanurus.mossle(obsolete) Pronunciation spelling of morsel.mostlyMainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.motardA supermotard.motate(slang, US) To run at very high speed, sprint.motelsplural of motelmotetsplural of motetmotettArchaic form of motet.motherA female parent, especially of a human; a female who parents a child (which she has given birth to, adopted, or fostered).motifsplural of motifmotify(biochemistry) To form a motifmotile(biology) In organisms: having the power to move spontaneously.motion(countable) A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.motiveAn incentive to act in a particular way; a reason or emotion that makes one want to do something; anything that prompts a choice of action.motleyComprising greatly varied elements, to the point of incongruity.motmotAny bird in the taxonomic family Momotidae, endemic to the neotropics.motorsplural of motormotoryCausing or setting up motion.motourObsolete spelling of motor.motrix(rare) A female instigator or cause of something.motser(Australia, slang) Alternative form of motza (“a lot of money”).mottleTo mark with blotches of different color, or shades of color, as if stained; to spot; to maculate.mottosplural of mottomotucaA large biting fly of Brazil.motzasplural of motzamoucheA soul patch, especially in a historical (pre-modern) context.mought(auxiliary, obsolete) past participle of may.moujikAlternative spelling of mujik.mouldsplural of mouldmouldyCovered with mould.moulidAlternative form of mawlid.moulin(geology) A cylindrical, vertical shaft that extends through a glacier and is carved by meltwater from the glacier’s surface.moulisplural of moulimoultsthird-person singular simple present indicative of moultmounchObsolete form of munch.moundsplural of moundmoundyResembling, characteristic of, or covered with mounds.mountsplural of mountmounty(obsolete) The rise of a hawk, after preymourneThe armed or feruled end of a staff.mournsplural of mournmousedsimple past and past participle of mousemouserA cat that catches mice, kept specifically for the purpose. [from 15th c.]mousesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mousemouseyAlternative spelling of mousy.mousie(fishing) A rat-tailed maggot used as bait.mousle(transitive, archaic) To play with, or fondle roughlymousseAn airy pudding served chilled, particularly chocolate mousse.moussyResembling or characteristic of mousse, especially in texture.moutanThe Chinese tree peony, Paeonia suffruticosa, a shrub with large flowers of various colours.moutheRare form of mouth.mouthsplural of mouthmouthyOf a dog: inclined to bite or nip.mouton(countable, historical) A 14th-century French gold coin, weighing about 70 grains.moutzaAn insulting and contemptuous gesture made with the fingers spread and palms thrust forward, traditional in Greece.mouzahAlternative form of mouza.movant(law) The party who moves for the judge to rule in favor of a motion.movent(law) Alternative form of movant.moversplural of movermoviesplural of moviemoving(not comparable) That moves or move.movlog(Internet) A moblog containing video images.mowanaAdansonia digitata, the African baobab tree.mowersplural of mowermowingpresent participle and gerund of mowmowrahAlternative form of mahua.mowyer(zoology) The long-billed or sickle-billed curlew (Numenius americanus).moyityObsolete spelling of moiety.mozingThe raising of nap on cloth, as in a gig-mill.mozzerPronunciation spelling of mother.mozzie(UK, Australia, New Zealand) Alternative form of mossie (“mosquito”).mpingoSynonym of African blackwoodmrendaA species of shrub, Corchorus olitorius, used for fiber and as a food.mshoza(South Africa) A female member of the pantsula subculture.mtumbaAlternative form of mitumba.mucateAny salt or ester of mucic acid.muchanAlternative form of machan.muchly(colloquial) Very much, very.muchwaAlternative form of mashua (“fishing vessel”).mucinsplural of mucinmuckedsimple past and past participle of muckmucker(UK, slang, Southern England, Northern Ireland) Friend, acquaintance.mucketAny of various species of mussels, especially those in the genus Lampsilis.muckle(Vermont, Maine) To latch onto something with the mouth.muckna(India) A male elephant whose tusks are absent or rudimentary.mucksyAlternative form of muxy.muclucAlternative spelling of mukluk.mucoidHaving the qualities of mucus; resembling mucus.mucosa(anatomy) Synonym of mucous membrane.mucoseAlternative form of mucous.mucousPertaining to mucus.mucronAn apical attachment organelle present in archigregarinesmucrosplural of mucromucube(geometry) A regular skew apeirohedron with six squares around each vertex, formed by an infinite number of cubic cells (specifically, cubes missing two opposite faces each, around cubic empty spaces with no faces) in Euclidean 3D space.mucusyResembling, or full of, mucus; Synonym of mucousy.mudangA Korean shaman, usually female, who acts as intercessor between a god or gods and human beings.mudbug(US, informal) A crayfish.mudcap(mining) An explosive charge covered in mud, sand, or similar material before detonation, instead of being placed in a borehole.mudcatA catfish, Ameiurus natalis (yellow bullhead), native to the Mississippi Delta.muddarAlternative form of mudar (“plant”).muddedCovered with mud.mudden(ambitransitive) To make or become muddy or muddiedmudderA racehorse that performs well on muddy or wet tracks.muddleTo mix together, to mix up; to confuse.muddlymuddled; confused; unclearmudgutAn earthen material used by termites for making tunnels.mudhen(Western US) The American coot (Fulica americana).mudhifA traditional reed house made by the Madan people in the swamps of southern Iraq.mudmanA member of the Asaro tribe of Papua New Guinea who wears a traditional costume with a mask made of mud.mudpieAlternative spelling of mud pie.mudpot(hydrology, volcanology) A type of acidic hot spring, or fumarole, with a limited amount of water.mudrasplural of mudramueang(historical) A pre-modern semi-independent city-state or principality in mainland Southeast Asia or adjacent regions of Northeast India or Southern China.muermoEucryphia cordifolia, a South American tree.muesliA breakfast dish based on uncooked rolled oats and fruit.muezinArchaic form of muezzin.muffedsimple past and past participle of muffmuffie(nautical) Synonym of swimmie.muffin(British) A type of flattish bun, usually cut in two horizontally, toasted and spread with butter, etc., before being eaten.muffleAnything that mutes or deadens sound.muflonObsolete spelling of mouflon.mufteeArchaic spelling of mufti.muftisplural of muftimugfulAs much as a mug will contain.muggarAlternative form of mugger (“type of crocodile”).muggedsimple past and past participle of mugmuggeeA victim of a mugging.muggen(UK dialectal, Northern England) Made of earthenware in contradistinction to china, metal, wood, etc.muggerA person who assaults and robs others, especially in a public place.mugget(obsolete) The small entrails of a calf or hog.muggie(Scotland) The stomach of a fish, used as food.muggle(uncountable, chiefly in the plural) Marijuana.muggurAlternative form of mugger (“type of crocodile”).mughamA musical composition of Azerbaijan in a complex form that blends classical poetry and musical improvisation.muguetLily of the valley.muguka(Kenya) The leaves of Catha edulis, chewed as a stimulant; khat.muhtar(politics, historical) Alternative form of mukhtar: an appointed village headman, particularly in Ottoman contexts.muhuhuThe flowering plant Brachylaena huillensis.muisakThe soul of a victim of a tsantsa, often regarded as vengeful.mujiksplural of mujikmujina(Japanese mythology) A badger. In some regions the term refers instead to the Japanese raccoon dog. In Japanese folklore, like the fox and the tanuki, they are frequently depicted as a yokai that shapeshifts and deceives humans.mukata(India, historical) A kind of tithe, consisting of the proprietorship of one seventh of all the produce of a parish or district.mukimo(Kenya) A dish similar to mashed potatoes, but also containing maize and beans.muklekAlternative form of mukluk.mukluk(Canada, US) A soft knee-high boot of sealskin or reindeer skin, originally worn by Inuit and Yupik.muktarAlternative spelling of mukhtar.muktukThe skin and blubber of a whale, traditionally used as food by the Inuit.muktzaAlternative form of muktzeh.muktzeAlternative form of muktzeh.mukula(Zambia, Malawi) Transvaal teak, the timber tree Pterocarpus angolensis, or its substitute of comparable properties Pterocarpus tinctorius syn. Pterocarpus chrysothrixmulada(US, dated) A drove of mules.mulatoa chili pepper (Capsicum annuum), related to the poblano and usually sold dried.mulchyResembling or characteristic of mulch.mulctsplural of mulctmuleta(bullfighting) A red flag used by bullfighters.muleysplural of muleymulier(law, historical) A child born lawfully in wedlock, in distinction from an elder sibling born of the same parents before their marriage (bastard eigne).mulingpresent participle and gerund of mulemulishCharacteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.mulitaDasypus hybridus, the southern long-nosed armadillo.mullah(Islam) An honorific title for a scholar of theology and sharia law.mullar(obsolete, Scotland) A die, cut in intaglio, for stamping an ornament in relief, as upon metal.mullasplural of mullamulledsimple past and past participle of mullmullenAlternative form of mullein.mullerOne who, or that which, mulls.mulletA fish of the family Mullidae (order Syngnathiformes).mulley(US) A hornless or polled animal.mullid(zoology) Any fish in the family Mullidae.mulmulA fine, soft muslin; mull.multal(linguistics) Expressing a large (but not maximal) quantity or degree.multipA multiparous woman; one who has given birth twice or more.multumAn extract of quassia licorice, fraudulently used by brewers in order to economize malt and hops.mulvel(obsolete) Alternative form of milwell.mulvilAlternative form of milwell.mumble(transitive, intransitive) To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.mumblyProne to mumbling.mumianThe silk-cotton tree.mumijoSynonym of shilajit.mummedsimple past and past participle of mummummerA person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival.mummia(historical) A medicinal preparation of mummified human flesh; mummy.mummieAlternative spelling of mummy (“mother”).mumoir(Commonwealth) Alternative form of momoir.mumper(British, obsolete, slang) A beggar.munchy(informal) Suitable for munching; characteristic of a snack.mundan(Hinduism) The ceremonial first tonsure of a child's hair.mundic(obsolete, mining, Cornwall) iron pyrite or arsenopyritemundie(fantasy, slang) A mundane; an ordinary person.mundilAlternative spelling of mandil (“type of turban”).munduhAlternative form of mundu.mundusplural of mundumungasplural of mungamungosplural of mungomunies(finance, informal) municipal bondsmunify(obsolete, transitive) To prepare for defence; to fortify, such as with ammunition.munite(obsolete, transitive) To fortify, strengthen.munity(obsolete) Immunity; freedom; security.munjacAlternative form of manjack (“form of asphalt”).munjon(Australia) An Aboriginal Australian who has little or no contact with white people.munneyPronunciation spelling of money.munseeArchaic spelling of munshi.munshi(South Asia) A clerk or secretary.munsif(historical) Synonym of amin (“arbitrator in the pargana”).munted(British, slang) Drunk.munter(UK, Ireland, slang, derogatory) An ugly person.muntin(architecture) One of the separators between panes of glass in a composite window.muntraArchaic spelling of mantra.muntriAlternative form of mantri.munzilAlternative form of manzil (“Arab house or inn”).muonicPertaining to, or composed of muonsmuppet(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, derogatory) An incompetent or foolish person.muqtarAlternative spelling of mukhtar.murabaAlternative form of murabba.murageA tax paid for building or repairing the walls of a fortified town.muraliThe matrimony vine (Lycium barbarum).muralsplural of muralmurdahPronunciation spelling of murder.murder(uncountable) The crime of killing a person unlawfully, especially with predetermination.mureinpeptidoglycan, mucopeptidemurghaAlternative form of murga.murianObsolete form of murrain.muride(chemistry, obsolete) brominemuridsplural of muridmurineOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of a mouse.muringpresent participle and gerund of muremuritiThe moriche palm.murken(ambitransitive, rare) To make or become murky or dark.murkly(archaic, poetic) dark, gloomy, murkymurmur(countable, uncountable) Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.muroidAny rodent of the superfamily Muroidea.murphyAn Irish or white potato.murram(East Africa, India) Laterite.murray(obsolete) Alternative form of moray.murrenObsolete form of murrain.murresplural of murremurreyThe mulberry fruit.murrhaAlternative form of murra (“ornamental stone”).murrinObsolete form of murrain.mursikA traditional fermented milk beverage of the Kalenjin people of Kenya.murtadAlternative spelling of murtadd.murtisplural of murtimuruxiThe astringent bark of Samadera indica.muryan(UK, dialect, Cornwall) An ant.musaicArchaic form of mosaic (“type of art”).musangThe Asian palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), of South and Southeast Asia up to the Wallace Line.musard(literary) A dreamer; an absent-minded person.muscaeplural of muscamuscal(music, archaic) The nai.muscatA white grape variety; used as table grapes and for making raisins and sweet wine.muscidPertaining to or related to the Muscidae family of insects.muscle(uncountable) A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.musclythewy, muscledmusealOf or relating to museums.museau(chiefly literary) Someone's face.museme(music) A minimal unit of musical meaning, analogous to a morpheme in linguistics.musersplural of musermuseum(ambitransitive) To place in a museum.mushaf(Islam) A written copy of the Qur'an.mushedsimple past and past participle of mushmusherOne who drives a dogsled over ice and snow; specifically, one who participates in a dogsled race.mushesplural of mushmushie(slang) A mushroom.mushinA mental state free from anger, fear, etc., into which expert martial artists are said to enter during combat.mushruA satin fabric with cotton backing, often patterned.musickObsolete spelling of music.musicsplural of musicmusingpresent participle and gerund of musemusion(heradry, rare) A wild or domestic cat.musiveRelating to mosaic art.musjidArchaic form of masjid (“Islamic mosque”).muskatObsolete form of musk cat.muskeg(Canada) A terrain composed of peat bog with tussocky meadow and woody vegetation including spruce.musket(falconry) A male Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus).muskie(informal) muskellunge; a large freshwater gamefish of the pike family.muskitEye dialect spelling of musket.muskoxAlternative spelling of musk ox.muslin(textile) Any of several varieties of thin cotton cloth.musmonA kind of sheep, the mouflon.musnad(science of hadith) A collection of hadith arranged according to the Companion who transmitted them from Muhammad.musnud(India) A raised seat with embroidery and pillows for the back and elbow. This forms the seat of honor, as in the zenana, where it is the seat of the lady of the house, and privileged visitors are invited to share it as a mark of respect and favor. It is also the ceremonial seat or throne of a rajah.musrolAlternative form of musrole.mussalAlternative form of mussaul.mussedRumpled, tousled or untidy.musselAny of several groups of bivalve shellfish with elongated, asymmetrical shells.mussesplural of mussmussid(zoology) Any coral in the family Mussidae.mussieAlternative form of muzzie.mustee(archaic) A person of one-eighth African ancestry.musthyAlternative form of musty (“in musth”).mustnaAlternative form of mustnae.mustreObsolete form of muster.musubiA ball of rice covered with nori (in Japanese cuisine, including in Hawaii), to which meat or salted or fermented vegetables are often added, differing from sushi in that the rice is not vinegared.mutageA process for prematurely stopping the fermentation of the must of grapes, used in winemaking to make sweet wine.mutant(genetics) That which has mutated, with one or more new characteristics from a mutation.mutase(biochemistry) An isomerase that catalyzes the shifting of a functional group from one position to another within the same moleculemutate(intransitive) To undergo mutation.mutawaA member of the religious police in Saudi Arabia.mutein(biochemistry) A protein with an altered amino acid sequence.mutelyIn a mute manner.muthahAlternative form of mutha (“muthafucka”).mutherEye dialect spelling of mother.mutine(obsolete) Mutiny, rebellion.mutingThe process by which something is muted or silenced.mutinyAn organized rebellion against a legally constituted authority, especially by seamen against their officers.mutismA psychological disorder in which the sufferer cannot speak in certain situations.mutistOne who exhibits mutism.mutlub(India, historical) The gist or crux of something; the main point.mutonsplural of mutonmutsje(historical) An old Dutch liquid measure, equivalent to 0.1516 litres.mutterA repressed or obscure utterance; an instance of muttering.muttonThe meat of sheep used as food; especially, that of adults.mutualHaving the same relationship, each to each other.mutuelShort for pari-mutuel.mutule(architecture) Any of the rectangular blocks under the soffit of the cornice of the Greek Doric temple, which are studded with guttae.mutupoA totem animal in Shona culture.mutuum(Roman law, civil law) A loan of a fungible thing to be restored by a similar thing of the same kind, quantity, and quality.muumuuA long loose-fitting dress made of lightweight fabric printed with bright, stylized Hawaiian themes (such as flowers and palm branches).muvuleAlternative form of mvule.muvver(Cockney, MLE) Pronunciation spelling of mother.muzaky(informal, music, derogatory) Reminiscent of Muzak; insipid and monotonous.muzhikAlternative spelling of mujik.muzjikAlternative spelling of mujik.muzrat(slang, offensive, religious slur) A Muslim.muzuna(historical) A monetary unit of Algeria, worth one 24th of a budju.muzzie(slang, offensive, ethnic slur, religious slur) A Muslim.muzzleThe protruding part of an animal's head which includes the nose, mouth and jaws.mwchinAlternative spelling of moochin.mwengeAn alcoholic drink of Uganda, made with fermented bananas and sorghum.mycoidCharacteristic of fungimyctagAlternative form of myc-tag.mydaid(entomology) Any member of the Mydidae; a Mydas fly.mydansplural of mydanmyddstObsolete form of midst.mydestObsolete form of midst.myelin(neuroanatomy) A white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins, that surrounds the axons of nerves.myelon(anatomy, archaic) The spinal cord.myelumMisspelling of myeloma, typically made by Dutch speakers.mygaleAny of the former genus Mygale of large, hairy trapdoor spiders with four lungs and four spinnerets, now distributed in Mygalomorphae.myitisSynonym of myositis.mykissSalmo mykiss, a salmon marked with black spots and a red throat.myling(Scandinavian mythology) The soul of a dead but unbaptized child that roams the Earth.mynahsplural of mynahmyomasplural of myomamyopesplural of myopemyopia(figurative) A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.myopicNear-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.myorod(biochemistry) A protein in the smooth muscle of some mollusc; a filament containing this protein (together with myosin)myosin(biochemistry) Any of a large family of motor proteins found in eukaryotic tissues, allowing mobility in muscles.myosisAlternative spelling of miosis.myoticAlternative form of miotic.myotidAny bat of the genus Myotis.myotisA mouse-eared bat.myowun(historical) A viceroy in parts of what is now Burma/Myanmar.myoxid(zoology) Any member of the family Myoxidae of dormice (better known as the Gliridae).myriadA countless number or multitude (of specified things)myrica(botany) Any of the genus Myrica of shrubs and trees.myrinx(anatomy, medicine) Alternative form of myringa; Synonym of eardrum.myrrha(medicine, archaic) myrrhmyrrheObsolete spelling of myrrh.myrrhyResembling or characteristic of myrrh.myrsen(obsolete) meerschaummyrtleAn evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, native to southern Europe and north Africa.myrzen(obsolete) meerschaummyselfIn my normal state of body or mind.mysellPronunciation spelling of myself.mysostprimost (Scandinavian cheese)mystaxA line or group of prominent bristles on the lower face of certain Diptera (insects)mystes(historical) An ancient Roman priest of the secret rites of divine worship.mysticOf, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical.myther(rare, dialect) Alternative spelling of mither.mythesplural of mythemythicMythical; existing in myth.mythosAnything transmitted by word of mouth, such as a fable, legend, narrative, story, or tale (especially a poetic tale).mythusSynonym of mythos.myxine(zoology) Any member of the genus Myxine of hagfish.myxoidSynonym of mucoid.myxomaA tumor consisting of primitive connective tissue and mucous elements.mzungu(East Africa) A white person.
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