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- MARABOULeptoptilos crumeniferus, a large wading bird native to Africa, with a naked head and neck adapted for scavenging.
- MARACAA Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a hollow-gourd rattle containing pebbles or beans and often played in pairs, as a rhythm instrument.
- MARASCHINOA sweet liqueur made from marasca cherries.
- MARCThe refuse matter that remains after fruit, particularly grapes, has been pressed.
- MARCATOstressed; pronounced.
- MARCATOSstressed; pronounced.
- MARCELA hairstyle characterized by deep waves made by a curling iron.
- MARCELLAA kind of corded or ribbed fabric made from cotton, rayon, or silk.
- MARCHESAAn Italian marchioness.
- MARESCHALAn officer of an household.
- MARGARITAA cocktail made with tequila, an orange-flavoured liqueur, and lemon or lime juice, often served with salt encrusted on the rim of the glass.
- MARGAYLeopardus wiedii, a spotted cat native to Central and South America.
- MARIACHIOf or pertaining to a traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental.
- MARINAA harbour for small boats.
- MARINADEA seasoned, often acidic liquid mixture in which food is marinated, or soaked, usually to flavor and prepare it for cooking.
- MARINARAPrepared with tomatoes, or in a tomato sauce.
- MARIONETTEA puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.
- MARIPOSAA mariposa lily (Calochortus spp.).
- MARMITEA rounded cooking pot of various designs, commonly pot-bellied, with or without tripod, handles, lid etc; originally earthenware but currently more commonly of cast iron or other m
- MAROONAn escaped black slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of such a person.
- MAROQUINLeather made from goatskin.
- MARQUEA brand of a manufactured product, especially of a motor car.
- MARQUEEA large tent with open sides, used for outdoors entertainment.
- MARQUISATEThe territory held by a marquis, margrave or marchioness.
- MARQUISEA marchioness, especially one who is French.
- MARRONA sweet chestnut.
- MARTIALOf, relating to, or suggestive of war; warlike.
- MARTINMany of the various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
- MARTINETA strict disciplinarian.
- MARTINGALEA piece of harness used on a horse to keep it from raising its head above a desired point.
- MARTLETA bird, the martin.
- MARVELOUSExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
- MARXISANTSomewhat Marxist; tending toward Marxism
- MASCARAA cosmetic used to darken and thicken the eyelashes.
- MASCARONA carved, ornamental face, either human-like or grotesque, whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.
- MASCARPONEA soft, creamy Italian cheese that is not pressed or aged; often used in desserts.
- MASCULINITYThe degree or property of being masculine or manly; manliness.
- MASHIEA metal-headed golf club with a moderate loft, the equivalent of a five iron in a modern set of clubs.
- MASONRYThe art or occupation of a mason.
- MASQUEA dramatic performance, often performed at court as a royal entertainment, consisting of dancing, dialogue, pantomime and song.
- MASQUERADEAn assembly or party of people wearing (usually elaborate or fanciful) masks and costumes, and amusing themselves with dancing, conversation, or other diversions.
- MASSEURA person (especially male) who performs massage.
- MASTERSomeone who has control over something or someone.
- MASTERYThe position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.
- MASTITISInflammation of a breast.
- MASTODONExtinct elephant-like mammal of the genus †Mammut that flourished worldwide from Miocene through Pleistocene times; differs from elephants and mammoths in the form of the molar tee
- MATACHINA carnivalesque dance with swords and bucklers, traditionally performed in Spain by costumed troupes.
- MATADORThe person whose aim is to kill the bull in a bullfight.
- MATELOTA sailor.
- MATERIALISENon-Oxford British English standard spelling of materialize.
- MATERIELMilitary equipment, apparatus, and supplies.
- MATERNALOf or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly.
- MATINALIn the morning, relating to the morning.
- MATINEEA showing of a movie, sporting event, or theatrical performance in the morning or afternoon.
- MATINSTogether with lauds, the earliest of the canonical hours; traditionally prayed at sunrise or earlier.
- MATTEA decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.
- MAUGREIn spite of, notwithstanding.
- MAUGRESIn spite of, notwithstanding.
- MAVISsong thrush
- MAZARINEA dark blue color.
- MEAGREAn edible fish, of species Argyrosomus regius, of the family Sciaenidae, found from the Black Sea to the eastern Atlantic.
- MEALIEAn ear or kernel of maize; in plural as mass noun: maize, corn.
- MEASURABLEAble to be measured.
- MECONATEAny salt or ester of meconic acid
- MEDIAThe middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue.
- MEDITATIVEOf or pertaining to meditation.
- MELODEONA type of reed organ with a single keyboard.
- MELODICOf, relating to, or having melody.
- MELODIOUSHaving a pleasant melody or sound; tuneful.
- MENAGERIEA collection of live wild animals as an exhibition historically associated with the aristocracy and considered a precursor of modern zoos.
- MENDIGOA beggar.
- MENHIRA single tall standing stone as a monument, especially one dating to prehistoric times.
- MENSURABILITYThe quality of being mensurable.
- MENTEEA person who is being mentored.
- MENUThe details of the food to be served at a banquet; a bill of fare.
- MENUDOA traditional Mexican soup made with tripe and chili peppers.
- MEPHITICFoul-smelling or noxious, particularly of a gas or atmosphere.
- MERCHANTA person who traffics in commodities for profit.
- MERCURICPertaining to or derived from mercury.
- MERCURYSenses relating to the metal. A silvery-coloured, metallic chemical element with the atomic number 80; it is liquid at room temperature, and toxic.
- MERDEShit.
- MERENGUEA type of music common in the Caribbean, originally associated with the Dominican Republic.
- MERINOA sheep of a Spanish breed with long, fine hair.
- MERITA claim to commendation or a reward.
- MERLONAny 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 th
- MESAILThe visor of a helmet, especially when made in two parts.
- MESCLUNA mixture of small, young leaves as a salad
- MESNEIntermediate.
- MESOPHYTEAny normal terrestrial plant that grows in environments that have an average supply of water.
- MESTOsad, mournful
- METAPHYSICIANA philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics.
- METATEA flat stone with a slightly concave surface, used with another stone (a mano) for grinding maize or other grains.
- METAYAGEA kind of sharecropping system.
- METAYEROne who cultivates land for a share (usually half) of its yield, receiving stock, tools, and seed from the landlord.
- METICULOUSCharacterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.
- METIERAlternative spelling of métier.
- METRICIANA composer of verses.
- MICOA small South American monkey (Mico melanurus, syn. Callithrix melanura), allied to the marmoset.
- MIGRAINEUROne who experiences migraines.
- MIGRANTA migratory animal, in particular a migratory bird.