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milyukov
nounVery Low
/ˈmɪljʊkɒf/A proper surname of Russian origin, historically associated with Pavel Milyukov (1859–1943), a prominent Russian historian and liberal politician.
milˈwaukeean
adjectivenounC2
/mɪlˈwɔːkiən/A native or inhabitant of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
mimamsa
nounC2/Extremely Rare/Lexical Gap
/mɪˈmɑːmsə/A school of Hindu philosophy focused on interpreting and defending the ritualistic and ethical injunctions of the Vedic texts.
mimas
nounLow
/ˈmaɪməs/One of Saturn's moons, notable for its large Herschel Crater, which gives it an appearance similar to the Death Star from Star Wars.
mimba
nounVery Rare / Obsolete
/ˈmɪmbə/A large, often brightly coloured tropical or subtropical plant of the family Loganiaceae, now more commonly known as Strychnos, some species of which are the source of the poison strychnine.
mimbar
nounLow (Specialized term; primarily used in Islamic and religious contexts, or historical descriptions of Islamic architecture/culture.)
/ˈmɪmbɑː/A pulpit or platform in a mosque from which the imam delivers sermons (khutbah) and leads prayers.
mime
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/maɪm/The art of using gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to tell a story or convey an idea without speaking.
mimeo
nounVery low (archaic/technical)
/ˈmɪmɪəʊ/A mimeograph machine, or a copy produced by it.
mimeograph
nounverbverb-transitiveRare/Archaic
/ˈmɪm.i.ə.ɡrɑːf/A manual printing machine that produces copies from a stencil.
mimesis
nounC2
/mɪˈmiːsɪs/Imitation, representation, or mimicry of the real world in art, literature, or behaviour.
mimetism
nounLow
/ˈmɪmɪtɪz(ə)m/The act or ability of an organism to mimic the appearance, behaviour, or sound of another organism or object in its environment for protection or advantage.
mimetite
nounVery Low / Technical
/ˈmɪmɪtaɪt/A lead chloroarsenate mineral, typically forming yellow, brown, or green crystals.
mimi
nounLow
/ˈmɪmi/A colloquial or childish term for a cat, often used in baby talk or affectionate speech.
mimic
adjectivenounverb+1B2
/ˈmɪm.ɪk/To imitate someone's speech, actions, or mannerisms, often for amusement or to make fun of them.
mimic panel
nounC2
/ˈmɪm.ɪk ˈpæn.əl/A secondary, non-functional control panel designed to imitate the appearance of an operational one, often used for training, demonstration, or aesthetic purposes.
mimicry
nounC1
/ˈmɪm.ɪ.kri/The act, art, or practice of imitating someone or something, often to entertain, deceive, or as a form of learning.
mimir
nounVery Low / Internet Slang / Niche
/ˈmɪm.ɪə/(verb) to nap or sleep, especially for a short period.
mimo
nounLow
/ˈmiː.məʊ/A brand name for a type of baby bottle or feeding product, or an acronym for 'Multiple Input, Multiple Output' in technology contexts.
mimosa
nounLow
/mɪˈməʊzə/A flowering plant, shrub, or tree of the pea family, with delicate fern-like leaves and clusters of small, ball-shaped, typically yellow flowers.
mimosis
nounextremely rare / non‑standard
/mɪˈməʊsɪs/A non‑standard word with no established meaning in general English dictionaries. It does not appear in major corpora (COCA, BNC) or authoritative lexicons.

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