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- monsignor/mɒnˈsiːnjə/An honorary title conferred by the Pope on certain priests in the Roman Catholic Church.nounLow
- monsoon/ˌmɒnˈsuːn/A seasonal wind system in South and Southeast Asia, characterized by a dramatic shift in direction, bringing a prolonged period of heavy rain.nounB2
- monsoon low/ˌmɒnˈsuːn ˈləʊ/A cyclonic atmospheric low-pressure system that develops during the summer monsoon season, particularly over South Asia, bringing heavy rainfall.nounLow-frequency technical term
- monster/ˈmɒnstə(r)/A large, frightening, and often imaginary creature; a person or thing of great size, power, or cruelty.adjectivenounverbC1
- monster truck/ˈmɒn.stə ˌtrʌk/A large pickup truck or similar vehicle with extremely oversized wheels and suspension, designed for competitions, exhibition driving, and entertainment.nounC1
- monstera/mɒnˈstɪərə/A tropical climbing plant (genus Monstera) of the arum family, native to Central and South America, characterized by large, glossy, deeply lobed or perforated leaves.nounC1
- monstering/ˈmɒn.stə.rɪŋ/The action of severely and relentlessly criticising, attacking, or bullying someone, often publicly.nounLow-to-Mid (regional/colloquial usage)
- monstrance/ˈmɒnstrəns/A liturgical vessel in Roman Catholicism, used to display the consecrated Eucharistic host for adoration.nounC1/C2
- monstrosity/mɒnˈstrɒs.ə.ti/Something that is outrageously or offensively ugly, unnatural, or shocking in appearance or character.nounC1
- mont blanc/ˌmɒ̃ ˈblɒ̃/ (often anglicized to /ˌmɒn ˈblɒŋk/)A proper noun referring primarily to the highest mountain in the Alps and Western Europe, located on the border between Italy and France. Secondarily, it is a brand name for luxury pens, watches, and other goods.nounLow (proper noun, specific reference)
- mont cenis/ˌmɒ̃ səˈniː/A high mountain pass in the Alps on the border between France and Italy.nounC2/Rare
- mont cervin/ˌmɒ̃ sɛːˈvæ̃/A French name for the Matterhorn, a prominent mountain in the Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy.nounVery Low
- mont-de-marsan/ˌmɒ̃ də mɑːˈsɒ̃/A town and commune in southwestern France, capital of the Landes department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.nounlow
- mont-de-piete/ˌmɒ̃ də ˈpjeɪteɪ/A public or municipal pawnshop, originally run by a charitable institution, where people can borrow money by leaving items of value as security.nounRare
- mont-royal/ˌmɒnt ˈrɔɪ.əl/A proper noun referring to a specific geographical location in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, most notably a large forested hill (mont) and the park and neighbourhood upon it.nounC2
- mont-saint-michel/ˌmɒ̃ ˌsæ̃ mɪˈʃɛl/A tidal island and medieval abbey in Normandy, France, known for its dramatic setting and historical significance.nounLow
- montadale/ˈmɒn.tə.deɪl/A breed of domestic sheep originating in the United States, known for its meat and wool production.nounRare/Very Low
- montage/ˈmɒntɑːʒ/A technique in film editing or visual art where a single composite piece is created by assembling and juxtaposing separate, often contrasting, elements (images, sounds, clips).nounverb-transitiveC1
- montagnais/ˌmɒn.tənˈjeɪ/The name for the Innu people, an Indigenous First Nations group in eastern Canada.nounLow
- montagnard/ˌmɒn.tənˈjɑːd/A person who lives in or is native to a mountainous area.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
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