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- military science/ˌmɪl.ɪ.tri ˈsaɪ.əns/The systematic study of the principles and practices of warfare, including strategy, tactics, logistics, and the organization of armed forces.nounC1
- military time/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ˌtaɪm/A 24-hour timekeeping system where the day runs from 0000 to 2359, eliminating AM/PM.nounLow to medium
- military-industrial complex/ˌmɪlɪtri ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˈkɒmplɛks/An informal alliance between a nation's military and the arms industry that supplies it, where each side influences and benefits from the other, often to the detriment of public interest or peace.nounC2
- militate/ˈmɪl.ɪ.teɪt/To have a significant influence or effect, usually in preventing something or making it less likely.verbverb-intransitiveC2
- milites gloriosi/ˌmɪlɪteɪz ˌɡlɔːrɪˈəʊsaɪ/A boastful soldier; a braggart warrior (from Latin, referring to a stock character in ancient comedy).plural-nounVery Low
- militia/mɪˈlɪʃ.ə/A military force raised from the civilian population of a region or country, typically to supplement a regular army in an emergency, or operating independently of the state.nounB2
- militiaman/mɪˈlɪʃ.ə.mən/A member of a militia; a citizen-soldier who is not a professional member of a regular army.nounC1
- milium/ˈmɪl.i.əm/A small, white, keratin-filled cyst typically found on the face, especially around the eyes and cheeks.nounRare
- milk/mɪlk/A white liquid produced by female mammals to feed their young, typically from cows, goats, or sheep, consumed as a food or drink by humans.nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
- milk bank/ˈmɪlk ˌbæŋk/A facility where human breast milk is collected, processed, stored, and distributed to infants in need, typically those born prematurely or with medical conditions preventing them from being fed by their own mothers.nounB2
- milk bar/ˈmɪlk ˌbɑː/A small shop or counter that sells milk, milkshakes, ice cream, soft drinks, and light snacks.nounLow
- milk cap/ˈmɪlk ˌkæp/A small paper, foil, or plastic disc used to seal a bottle of milk; also a type of edible fungus (Lactarius) with a milky latex.nounB2
- milk chocolate/ˌmɪlk ˈtʃɒk.lət/A type of sweet chocolate made with milk powder, condensed milk, or liquid milk, giving it a creamier, milder flavor and lighter color than dark chocolate.nounHigh
- milk cow/ˈmɪlk ˌkaʊ/A cow kept primarily for producing milk rather than for meat.nounC1/C2
- milk fever/ˈmɪlk ˌfiːvə/An acute metabolic disease in recently calved cows, caused by low blood calcium levels.nounC2 / Technical
- milk float/ˈmɪlk fləʊt/A small, slow, electric vehicle used by milk deliverers for home deliveries, traditionally early in the morning.nounLow
- milk glass/ˈmɪlk ɡlɑːs/A type of opaque or translucent glass, typically milky white in colour, made by adding substances like tin oxide or bone ash during production.nounB2
- milk gravy/ˈmɪlk ˌɡreɪ.vi/A simple white sauce made from pan drippings (often from fried meat), flour, and milk, used in American and British cooking.nounLow/Medium
- milk lameness/ˈmɪlk ˈleɪmnəs/A temporary lameness in dairy cows, especially shortly after calving, believed to be caused by a calcium or magnesium deficiency triggered by the sudden demand of milk production.nounLow/Very Specialized
- milk leg/ˈmɪlk ˌlɛɡ/A medical condition (phlegmasia alba dolens) involving a swollen, painful, pale leg, typically occurring after childbirth due to vein thrombosis.nounVery Low
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