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- maurolycus/ˌmɔːrəˈlaɪkəs/A proper noun referring to a large lunar crater located in the southeastern quadrant of the Moon's near side. It is a classical, geographically specific term.nounVery Low (Specialist/Academic)
- maurras/mɔːˈrɑː/A proper noun referring to Charles Maurras, a French author, poet, and political theorist associated with integral nationalism and the Action Française movement.nounVery Low
- maury/ˈmɔːri/A dated, chiefly dialectal term for a familiar form of address to a child, often a little girl. A colloquial, regional word for an affectionate or mildly condescending nickname, similar to 'little one' or 'dear'.nounVery Low
- maurya/ˈmaʊ.rɪ.ə/An ancient Indian imperial dynasty that ruled from approximately 322 to 185 BCE, founded by Chandragupta Maurya and known for its centralized administration and territorial expansion.nounC1/C2
- mauser/ˈmaʊzə/A brand name for a type of firearm, particularly a bolt-action rifle or pistol, originating from Germany.nounLow
- mausoleum/ˌmɔː.səˈliː.əm/A large, impressive, and often elaborate tomb or building that contains the remains of the dead.nounC1
- mauvais pas/ˌməʊveɪ ˈpɑː/A difficult, awkward, or embarrassing situation; a predicament.nounRare
- mauvais quart d'heure/ˌməʊveɪ ˌkɑː dɜːr/A brief but acutely uncomfortable or embarrassing moment; a short period of unpleasantness or acute social awkwardness.nounLow
- mauvaise foi/ˌməʊveɪz ˈfwɑː/The philosophical concept of 'bad faith' or self-deception; the condition where a person denies their own freedom and responsibility by adopting false values or acting inauthentically.nounC1/C2
- mauve/məʊv/A pale purple colour with a bluish or greyish tint.adjectivenounC1
- mauve decade/ˌməʊv ˈdɛkeɪd/A term referring to the 1890s, especially in Britain, characterized by aestheticism, decadence, and a perceived decline in moral and artistic vigor.nounVery Low
- mauˈritian/mɔːˈrɪʃ(ə)n/A person from the island nation of Mauritius, or relating to this country.adjectivenounC1
- maven/ˈmeɪv(ə)n/An expert or connoisseur who is well-informed in a particular field; a trusted guide.nounMedium-to-low
- maverick/ˈmæv.ər.ɪk/an independent-minded person who does not conform to group norms or established rules.adjectivenounC1
- mavis/ˈmeɪ.vɪs/A European song thrush (Turdus philomelos), known for its melodious singing.nounLow
- mavors/ˈmeɪvɔːz/An archaic or poetic name for Mars, the Roman god of war.nounVery Low
- mavourneen/məˈvʊəniːn/A term of endearment; my darling.nounExtremely rare / Archaic
- mavun/məˈvuːn/A term referring to a specific type of traditional wooden cargo vessel used historically in the eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical)
- maw/mɔː/The mouth, throat, or stomach of a voracious animal, often used metaphorically for something that consumes or devours.nounLow
- mawkin/ˈmɔːkɪn/A scarecrow or a grotesque figure.nounVery rare
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