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midnoon
nounVery Low
/mɪdˈnuːn/The middle of the day; the point around 12 o'clock at noon.
midpoint
nounB2
/ˈmɪdpɔɪnt/A point at or near the centre of something; a point equidistant from two ends or extremes.
midrange
adjectivenounB2
/ˈmɪd.reɪndʒ/The central or medium part of a scale, spectrum, or range, especially between the lowest and highest points.
midrash
nounLow
/ˈmɪdraʃ/An ancient Jewish interpretation, commentary, or homiletic exposition of the Hebrew scriptures (especially the Torah).
midrib
nounC2/Very Low
/ˈmɪdrɪb/The central, often thickened vein running down the middle of a leaf or leaflet, providing structural support and conducting fluids.
midriff
adjectivenounB2
/ˈmɪdrɪf/The part of the human body between the chest and the waist; the diaphragm area and the adjacent abdominal wall.
midsagittal plane
nounC1
/ˌmɪd.sædʒ.ɪ.təl ˈpleɪn/The anatomical plane that divides the body into equal left and right halves, oriented front-to-back.
midsection
nounB2
/ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃ(ə)n/The middle part of something, especially the human torso between the chest and hips.
midsegment
nounRare / Technical
/ˈmɪdˌsɛɡ.mənt/A segment (typically of a line or geometric figure) that connects the midpoints of two sides.
midship
adjectivenounLow/Very Low
/ˈmɪd.ʃɪp/Relating to or situated in the middle part of a ship, particularly the area between the bow and stern, often concerning the frame or structure.
midshipman
nounLow (specialized/naval)
/ˈmɪdʃɪpmən/A low-ranking officer or officer trainee in a navy.
midsole
nounC1
/ˈmɪd.səʊl/The middle layer of a shoe's sole, located between the insole and the outsole, often providing cushioning and support.
midst
nounC1
/mɪdst/The middle point or part of something; a position surrounded by other things.
midstream
adverbnounC1-C2 (Low frequency in general use, but common in specific contexts like business, project management, and idiomatic expressions.)
/ˌmɪdˈstriːm/The middle part of a river or stream, or figuratively, the middle part of a process or activity.
midsummer
nounB2
/ˌmɪdˈsʌmə/The middle of summer, around the summer solstice (approx. June 21-24 in Northern Hemisphere).
midsummer day
nounLow
/ˌmɪdˈsʌmə deɪ/The day of the summer solstice, around June 21st-24th, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
midsummer eve
nounC1
/ˌmɪdˈsʌmər iːv/The evening and night before Midsummer Day (June 24th), traditionally associated with pagan solstice celebrations, magic, and festivities.
midsummer madness
nounLow
/ˌmɪdˈsʌmə ˈmædnəs/A state of irrational or foolish behaviour, often attributed to the heat and festivities of the midsummer season.
midsummer's day
nounC1
/ˌmɪdˈsʌməz ˈdeɪ/The day of the summer solstice, around 21 June in the northern hemisphere, or specifically 24 June, a traditional holiday with pagan and Christian roots.
midsummer-men
nounVery low frequency / Archaic / Dialectal
/ˌmɪdˌsʌməˈmɛn/A common name for the succulent plant Sedum rosea (also called Roseroot), or sometimes other Sedum species, traditionally picked and used in folk divination games on Midsummer's Eve.

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