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- mesozoic/ˌmɛsə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɪk/A geological era spanning from roughly 252 to 66 million years ago, known as the 'Age of Reptiles'.adjectivenounC2
- mesquite/mɛˈskiːt/A type of thorny shrub or small tree, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, valued for its wood and seed pods.nounC1
- mess/mes/A state of disorder or untidiness, often involving dirt or confusion.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- mess about/ˌmes əˈbaʊt/To behave in a playful, unserious, or unproductive way; to waste time.verbB2
- mess call/ˈmes ˌkɔːl/A bugle, trumpet, or voice signal sounded in military contexts to announce that a meal is ready to be served.nounLow/Very Low
- mess gear/ˈmɛs ɡɪə/The personal eating utensils (typically plate, bowl, cutlery, mug) issued to a soldier, sailor, or camper.nounLow
- mess hall/ˈmes ˌhɔːl/A large room or building in a military base, school, camp, or similar institution where people eat their meals together.nounB2
- mess jacket/ˈmɛs ˌdʒækɪt/A short, waist-length jacket, often military or formal in style, cut to be worn open without fastening.nounC1
- mess kit/ˈmes ˌkɪt/A portable set of cooking and eating utensils used by soldiers, campers, or hikers.nounC1
- mess up/ˈmes ʌp/To make a mistake or handle something poorly, resulting in failure, disorder, or damage.nounC1
- message/ˈmes.ɪdʒ/A piece of information, communication, or idea, typically short and often written, spoken, or sent electronically from one person or group to another.nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
- message board/ˈmesɪdʒ bɔːd/An online platform or physical space where users can post messages for others to read and respond to, often organized by topic.nounHigh
- message center/ˈmesɪdʒ ˌsentə/A physical or digital location, often a department or service, where messages are received, distributed, and managed.nounMedium
- message stick/ˈmes.ɪdʒ ˌstɪk/A traditional carved wooden stick used by Australian Aboriginal peoples to carry symbolic messages across distances.nounC2 (Low-frequency, specialized)
- message switching/ˈmɛsɪdʒ ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/A telecommunications technique where complete messages are transmitted as discrete units from one node to another, with each node storing the entire message before forwarding it.nounLow
- message unit/ˈmɛsɪdʒ ˌjuːnɪt/A single, complete unit of information or communication in a digital or telecommunications system.nounLow
- messager/ˈmɛsɪdʒə/A person who delivers messages, especially as an occupation.nounLow
- messaging/ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/The act of sending and receiving written or electronic communications, typically via a digital platform.nounHigh
- messalian/mɪˈseɪlɪən/A member of an early Christian ascetic sect, emphasizing continuous prayer and a mystical pursuit of the Holy Spirit, viewed as heretical.nounVery Rare / Technical
- messalina/ˌmɛsəˈliːnə/A proper noun referring to Valeria Messalina, the notorious third wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius, known in history for her promiscuity and political intrigue.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
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