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mathewson
nounLow
/ˈmæθ.jʊ.sən/A proper noun, primarily a surname of English origin, often associated with the historical figure Christy Mathewson, a famous American baseball pitcher.
mathias
nounLow (as a name); Very Low (in extended/metaphorical use)
/məˈθaɪəs/A male given name, variant of Matthew or Matthias, meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God."
mathilde
nounLow
/məˈtɪldə/A female given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'mighty in battle'.
matholwch
nounExtremely Low / Specialized
/maˈθɔlʊx/Matholwch is not a word in the standard English lexicon. It is a proper noun from Welsh mythology, specifically the Mabinogion, referring to a legendary king of Ireland.
maths
nounC1
/mæθs/The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and relationships, using symbols and logical reasoning.
mathura
nounLow
/ˈmʌtʃʊrə/A city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a major pilgrimage site for Hindus as the birthplace of the deity Krishna.
mathusala
nounRare / Literary
/məˈθjuːzələ/A reference to extreme old age or longevity, originating from the Biblical patriarch Methuselah, who is said to have lived 969 years.
matie
nounVery Low / Obscure
/ˈmeɪti/A friendly term for a close companion, shipmate, or friend.
matilda
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/məˈtɪldə/A term, most famously an Australian slang, for a bundle of personal possessions rolled up in a blanket, carried by a traveler, especially a bushman or swagman.
matilija poppy
nounLow (specialist/botanical)
/məˈtɪlɪhə ˈpɒpi/A tall, perennial wildflower native to California and northern Mexico, known for its large, white, crinkled petals and prominent yellow center.
matin
adjectivenounLow (Formal, Literary, Archaic)
/ˈmatɪn/Morning, specifically the period of time around dawn or early morning, often used in poetic or formal contexts.
matinee
nounB2
/ˈmætɪneɪ/A performance (of a play, film, or show) presented in the afternoon.
matinee coat
nounLow
/ˈmætɪneɪ kəʊt/A baby's or toddler's short jacket, usually knitted or crocheted and fastened with ribbons or buttons at the front.
matinee idol
nounC1
/ˌmatɪneɪ ˈaɪd(ə)l/A film, theatre, or television star who is especially popular and admired for their good looks and charisma.
mating ball
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˌbɔːl/A dense cluster of male animals, typically snakes or amphibians, competing to mate with a single female.
matins
nounC1+
/ˈmæt.ɪnz/The service of morning prayer in Christian liturgy.
matisse
nounLow
/məˈtiːs/The surname of the French artist Henri Matisse (1869–1954).
matjes herring
nounRare / C1
/ˈmɑːtjəs ˈhɛrɪŋ/A type of young, lightly salted and cured Atlantic herring, typically eaten raw and known for its tender texture and mild flavour.
matlo
nounRare / Archaic
/ˈmætləʊ/A slang term for a sailor (especially in the Royal Navy).
matlock
nounLow Frequency / Specialized
/ˈmætlɒk/A type of pickaxe or heavy hand tool with a long handle and a head that is pointed on one side and flat-bladed (adze) on the other, used for digging and chopping roots.

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