English words starting with M

The 13th letter of the modern English alphabet.

A polite or respectful form of address for a woman, especially one of authority or high status.

A member of a Nilotic ethnic group inhabiting parts of Kenya and Tanzania.

A type of raincoat made of waterproof material.

disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury

A road surface made of layers of compacted small broken stone, now usually bound with tar or asphalt.

An edible, hard-shelled nut from an Australian tree, often roasted and salted.

a medium-sized monkey with a long face and cheek pouches for holding food, found in asia and gibraltar.

A Latin American dance with a specific sequence of steps and movements, performed to a song of the same name.

A type of pasta in the form of short, hollow tubes.

a small, light cookie or cake, often made with ground almonds or coconut, and sometimes dipped in chocolate.

A large, brightly colored tropical parrot with a long tail, native to Central and South America.

a heavy club with a spiked metal head, used as a weapon in the middle ages.

to make something soft by leaving it in a liquid, or to become soft in this way.

A large heavy knife with a broad blade, used for cutting through dense vegetation or as a weapon.

a broad, heavy knife used as a cutting tool and as a weapon.

A clever and often secret plan to deceive or achieve something.

A piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power to do a particular job

An automatic gun that fires bullets in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is pressed.

A soldier who operates a machine gun.

Resembling a machine, especially in being impersonal, efficient, or automatic.

Made by a machine, not by hand.

(of data or text) in a form that a computer can process and interpret.

Made or shaped by a machine, especially with a smooth, precise, or uniform finish.

machines as a group, especially large ones used in industry

the process or operation of shaping a material (such as metal, plastic, or wood) using a machine tool.

a person who operates a machine, especially a machine tool.

strong or aggressive masculine pride, especially when characterized by an exaggerated sense of power or the domination of women.

Behaving in a way that is traditionally considered strong, aggressive, and masculine, often in an exaggerated or showy way.

a sea fish that has a greenish-blue back and wavy dark bands on its back, and is eaten as food

a short, double-breasted coat of thick woolen material, often with a plaid pattern.

A full-length waterproof raincoat, traditionally made of rubberized fabric.

The craft of knotting cord or string in patterns to make decorative articles.

A single instruction in a computer program that expands automatically into a set of instructions to perform a particular task.

Relating to or concerned with a large-scale, overall structure, system, or pattern.

The large-scale or overall structure of something, especially a complex system or work.

relating to or following a diet intended to promote a long and healthy life, typically consisting of whole grains and vegetables.

The whole of a complex structure, especially the world or the universe, viewed as a complete system.

Relating to or constituting the entire universe or a complex structure as a whole, especially when viewed as a single entity.

Relating to the branch of economics concerned with large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates, national productivity, and inflation.

The study of the overall aspects and workings of a national economy, such as income, output, inflation, and unemployment.

An economist who specializes in macroeconomics, the study of the overall economy including factors like inflation, unemployment, and national income.

Relating to or consisting of very large molecules, such as proteins or nucleic acids.

A type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other immune system cells.

A plant, especially an aquatic plant, large enough to be seen by the naked eye.

Large enough to be seen by the naked eye; not microscopic.

In a way that relates to or is concerned with large-scale or general features, rather than details.

A small, distinct, discolored spot or area on the skin or on a surface.

Spotted or stained.

Spotted or stained; marked with spots or blotches of different colors or shades.

very angry or annoyed

A term for a cow affected by bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), a fatal neurological disease.

a polite or formal way of addressing a woman

A polite title or form of address for a woman, especially a married French-speaking woman.

Behaving in a wildly impulsive or reckless manner.

to make someone extremely angry or annoyed

extremely angry or furious

Extremely annoying or infuriating.

in a way that causes extreme annoyance or frustration

A plant of the bedstraw family, with yellowish flowers and a reddish root.

Acting in a frenzied or frantic manner; causing frenzy or disturbance.

Created specifically to be broadcast on television, rather than for initial release in cinemas or theaters.

Created specifically for broadcast on television, rather than for initial release in cinemas.

Made to fit a particular customer's requirements or specifications.

Created by the imagination; invented or fabricated, not real.

a mental hospital or asylum, especially one regarded as chaotic or inhumane.

Relating to or characteristic of the political principles of James Madison, especially the advocacy of a strong central government balanced by federalism and checks and balances.

in a way that shows a lack of control or good judgment; in a wild or foolish manner.

A man who is insane or mentally ill.

behavior or thinking that is very foolish or dangerous

A lightweight cotton fabric with a checked, striped, or plain pattern.

a college for islamic instruction.

A school in many Muslim countries, especially one for the study of Islamic religion and law.

A college for Islamic instruction.

A part-song for several voices, typically unaccompanied, of a type developed for secular use in the 16th and 17th centuries.

a woman who is mentally ill or insane.

A powerful and often violent whirlpool.

a distinguished conductor, performer, or teacher of music

A secret criminal organization originating in Sicily, involved in illegal activities and using intimidation and violence

A member of the Mafia or a similar criminal organization.

A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about a specific subject or activity; a fan or expert.

a type of large thin book with a paper cover that contains articles, photographs, and advertisements, usually published every week or month

A person who is skilled in using magic; a sorcerer or wizard.

Of or relating to the Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan or his explorations.

A vivid purplish-red color.

The soft-bodied, legless larva of a fly, especially one found in decaying matter.

The wise men from the East who brought gifts to the infant Jesus according to the Bible.

The use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, such as in stories

Relating to, using, or resembling magic.

In a way that is like magic, or that is impossible to explain by normal means.

a person who performs magic tricks to entertain people

Having or showing great authority, like a master or magistrate.

The official teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church, exercised by the pope and the bishops in communion with him.

A civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offenses and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.

A transport system in which trains are lifted and propelled by magnetic forces, allowing them to travel very fast with no contact with a track.

Hot fluid or semi-fluid material below or within the earth's crust from which igneous rock is formed by cooling.

The quality of being kind, generous, and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

in a way that is kind, generous, and forgiving, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful

a person who is very rich, powerful, and successful, especially in business or industry

a silver-white metallic chemical element that burns with a very bright white flame

a piece of iron or other material that can attract iron-containing objects and that points north and south when suspended.

a type of neutron star with an extremely powerful magnetic field.

Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract iron or steel.

The region around a magnet or a current-carrying conductor where magnetic forces can be detected.

in a way that relates to or is caused by magnetism

the scientific study of magnetism and magnetic phenomena.

a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

a black, magnetic mineral that is an important ore of iron.

the process of making something magnetic or the state of being magnetic.

to cause (something) to become magnetic.

having the properties of a magnet; able to attract iron or steel.

a small electric generator that uses permanent magnets to produce an alternating current, especially one used to provide the spark in the ignition system of an internal-combustion engine.

relating to or involving the combined use of magnetic and optical properties or effects.

an instrument for measuring the strength and direction of a magnetic field.

the region surrounding a planet or other celestial body within which its magnetic field is the dominant influence on charged particles.

a type of vacuum tube that generates high-power microwaves, used especially in radar systems and microwave ovens.

The process of making something look larger than it is, especially using a lens or microscope.

the quality of being extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand in appearance or style.

extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand in appearance or quality.