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Words beginning with M

The letter M

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miracle

/ˈmiɹ.ə.kəl/

An event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

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mirage

/mɚˈɑʒ/

An optical phenomenon in which light is refracted through a layer of hot air close to the ground, often giving the illusion of a bod…

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Miranda Kerr

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Miranda Lambert

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mire

/ˈmaɪɚ/

Deep mud; moist, spongy earth.

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Mireille

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mirepoix

/mɪə(ɹ)ˈpwɑː/Accent not specified by source

A combination of diced onions, carrots, celery and herbs sautéed in oil or butter as used in French cooking.

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Miriam Margolyes

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mirren

/ˈmɪɹən/

A surname.

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mirror

/ˈmɪɹɚ/

A smooth surface, usually made of glass with reflective material painted on the underside, that reflects light so as to give an imag…

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mirtazapine

/mɪɹˈtæz.əˌpin/

An antidepressant drug C₁₇H₁₉N₃ taken orally especially to treat major depressive disorder. It is marketed under the trademark Remer…

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misandry

/mɪˈsændɹi/Accent not specified by source

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against men.

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misanthrope

/ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/

One who has a negative view of the entire human race.

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misanthropy

/mɪˈsæn.θɹə.pi/Accent not specified by source

A negative view or hatred of the human race.

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miscellaneous

/ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.

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mischevious

/mɪsˈt͡ʃiː.vi.əs/Accent not specified by source

Alternative form of mischievous.

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mischief

/ˈmɪstʃəf/

Conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance.

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mischievious

/mɪsˈt͡ʃiː.vi.əs/Accent not specified by source

Alternative form of mischievous.

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mischievous

/ˈmɪstʃəvəs/

Causing mischief; injurious.

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mise en place

/mizɑ̃ˈplas/Accent not specified by source

A form of preparation that involves having ingredients and equipment ready in advance, so that only cooking is required.

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misfits

/ˈmɪˌsfɪts/

plural of misfit

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mishael

American English pronunciation

Synonym of Meshach (“one of the captives in the biblical Book of Daniel who came out of the fiery furnace unharmed”).

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mishegoss

/ˌmɪʃəˈɡɒs/Accent not specified by source

Madness; silliness.

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Mishka

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Misirlou

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mislead

/mɪˈslid/

To lead astray, in a false direction.

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Misneach

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misogynist

/mɪˈsɑd͡ʒ.ən.ɪst/

One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.

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misogynistic

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Of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny.

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misogynoir

/məˌsɑd͡ʒəˈnwɑɹ/

Contempt for, hatred of, or prejudice against black women.

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