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mirror
adjectivenounverb+1B1
/ˈmɪrə/A reflective surface, typically glass coated with a metal amalgam, that shows an image of whatever is in front of it.
mirror ball
nounC1
/ˈmɪr.ə ˌbɔːl/A spherical object covered with many small flat mirrors that reflect light, typically hung from a ceiling and rotated, used as a decorative or entertainment lighting effect.
mirror canon
nounVery Low
/ˈmɪrə ˈkænən/A musical composition in which a melody is played against itself in reverse, either horizontally (retrograde) or vertically (inversion), creating a symmetrical structure.
mirror carp
nounLow (Specialist/Niche)
/ˈmɪr.ə ˌkɑːp/A variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) characterized by having only a few large, shiny scales, often resembling mirrors, scattered across its body, with the rest of the skin being smooth.
mirror finish
nounB2
/ˈmɪrə ˈfɪnɪʃ/A perfectly smooth, highly reflective surface treatment, often on metal, glass, or plastic, created by extensive polishing.
mirror image
nounB2
/ˈmɪrər ˌɪmɪdʒ/A reflected duplicate of an object, person, or scene as seen in a mirror; an exact visual counterpart but with left and right reversed.
mirror lens
nounLow
/ˈmɪrə lɛnz/A type of photographic lens that uses mirrors to fold the optical path, allowing for a much shorter physical length than a conventional lens of equivalent focal length.
mirror plant
nounC1
/ˈmɪrə ˌplɑːnt/A common name for a genus (Coprosma) of shrubs and small trees native primarily to New Zealand and the Pacific, known for their glossy, reflective leaves.
mirror symmetry
nounlow
/ˈmɪr.ə ˌsɪm.ə.tri/Exact correspondence in form, arrangement, or position on opposite sides of a central dividing line, plane, or point.
mirror writing
nounC2
/ˈmɪrə ˌraɪtɪŋ/Writing that appears normal when viewed in a mirror, as it is written backwards or with reversed characters.
mirth
nounC1/C2
/mɜːθ/Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter; jollity, merriment.
mirv
acronymnounVery Low
/mɜːv/A missile system designed to deliver multiple warheads, each capable of striking a different target, from a single missile.
mirza
nounLow. Primarily encountered in historical contexts, specific cultural discussions, or as a proper name.
/ˈməːzə/A historical title of Persian origin used for a prince, nobleman, or military commander, particularly in the Mughal Empire and other Persianate societies.
mis-sell
verbC2
/ˌmɪsˈsel/To sell a financial product or service (like a pension, insurance, or investment) to someone who is not suitable for it, often by giving misleading or incomplete information.
misaddress
verb-transitiveLow
/ˌmɪs.əˈdres/To address (a letter, parcel, or communication) incorrectly; to send something to the wrong recipient or location.
misadventure
nounC1
/ˌmɪs.ədˈven.tʃər/An unfortunate or unlucky incident or accident; a mishap.
misadvise
verb-transitiveLow
/ˌmɪs.ədˈvaɪz/To give bad or incorrect advice to someone.
misalign
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2 / Low frequency
/ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪn/To cause something to be out of proper or precise alignment; to place or arrange incorrectly relative to something else.
misalliance
nounLow
/ˌmɪs.əˈlaɪ.əns/An unsuitable, improper, or unhappy alliance, partnership, or marriage, especially between people or groups considered mismatched.
misallocate
verb-transitiveC1/C2
/ˌmɪsˈæləkeɪt/To assign or distribute resources (like time, money, effort) to the wrong person, place, or purpose; to allocate incorrectly or inefficiently.

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