Words beginning with M

The tall slender tower of an Islamic mosque, from which the muezzin recites the adhan (call to prayer).

plural of mina - myna (bird)

Alternative form of mind-boggling.

Pleasurable diversions; entertainment that serves no higher purpose.

A warship which lays naval mines.

Any naturally occurring solid material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical propertie…

Any of many thick Italian vegetable soups.

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Miniature, tiny, small.

The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree.

plural of minimal pair

To make (something) smaller or as small as possible; shrink; reduce.

A government department at the administrative level, normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), wh…

The largest city and state capital of Niger State, Nigeria.

The largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County.

A state in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. Capital: Saint Paul. Largest city: Minneapolis.

the partner of Mickey Mouse

A surname.

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Anything resembling the Greek monster, whether by appearance or by strength.

The capital city of Belarus.

A game based on basketball and badminton that later developed into volleyball.

A number or quantity from which another is to be subtracted.

Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity).

A lowercase letter.

A minor detail, often of negligible importance.

plural of minutia

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