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- marmalade box/ˈmɑːməleɪd bɒks/A tropical tree native to the Americas and West Indies, also known as the 'marmalade tree' or 'marmalade bush' (genus Genipa).nounLow
- marmalade bush/ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd bʊʃ/A flowering shrub (Streptosolen jamesonii) native to South America, known for its clusters of bright orange to yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that resemble the colour of marmalade.nounVery Low (C2)
- marmalade plum/ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd plʌm/A tropical fruit tree (species: Genipa americana) and its large, yellow, oval fruit with sweet, aromatic, sometimes fibrous flesh.nounRare/Very Low
- marmalade tree/ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd ˌtriː/A tropical fruit tree (genus Genipa or Sideroxylon), particularly Genipa americana, known for its edible fruit used to make preserves.nounC2
- marmalize/ˈmɑː.mə.laɪz/To beat or defeat someone or something completely and thoroughly, often in a physical or sporting context.verbLow
- marmara/ˈmɑː.mə.rə/The term 'marmara' is primarily used as a proper noun referring to geographical locations, most notably the Sea of Marmara (a small sea in Turkey connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean) and the surrounding region.nounLow (C2/Proficiency). It is a low-frequency word in general English, encountered mainly in geographical, historical, or specialized texts.
- marmes man/ˈmɑːmz ˌmæn/An exceptionally kind, gentle, and good-hearted man.nounVery Low
- marmite/ˈmɑːmaɪt/A thick, dark brown, salty yeast extract spread, a British food product with a very strong, distinctive flavour.nounMedium frequency in UK contexts; very low frequency in US contexts.
- marmolada/ˌmɑːməˈlɑːdə/A type of firm, fruit-based sweet or spread, often made from quince (membrillo) or other fruit, similar to a thick paste or cheese.nounVery Low
- marmoset/ˈmɑː.mə.set/A small, long-tailed monkey native to Central and South America, known for its soft, thick fur and often lively, social behaviour.nounLow
- marmot/ˈmɑː.mət/A large ground-dwelling rodent of the squirrel family, typically having a short bushy tail, found in mountainous regions of North America and Eurasia, known for hibernating and giving a loud whistling alarm call.nounC1
- marne/mɑːn/A proper noun referring to a river in France and a series of major First World War battles fought in its region.nounLow (C2/Historical/Literary)
- maroc/məˈrɒk/A type of soft, flexible leather made from goatskin, typically dyed and finished to a high polish, historically associated with bookbinding and luxury goods.nounLow (Technical/Literary)
- marocain/ˌmærəˈkeɪn/A type of fine, ribbed crepe fabric, often made from silk or rayon, with a distinctive pebbly texture.nounLow
- maroniPronunciations would be non-standard. If anglicized, perhaps /məˈrəʊni/.In standard English usage, 'maroni' does not exist as a recognized word. It is sometimes encountered as a regional or dialectal variant or a family name.nounVery Low
- maronite/ˈmærənaɪt/A member of an Eastern Catholic church in communion with the Pope, originating in Lebanon and named after St. Maron.nounC2
- maroon/məˈruːn/A dark brownish-red colour, or to leave someone isolated and helpless in a remote place.adjectivenounverbB2
- marooned/məˈruːnd/left isolated and helpless, typically in a remote place, often as a result of being abandoned.adjectiveverbC1
- maroquin/ˈmærəkwɪn/A type of leather made from goatskin, typically dyed and finished for bookbinding, fine upholstery, and luxury goods.nounLow (Technical/Luxury Trade)
- maror/məˈrɔː/Bitter herbs, typically horseradish or romaine lettuce, eaten during the Jewish Passover Seder to symbolize the bitterness of slavery in Egypt.nounVery Low
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