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- mormyrid/ˈmɔːmɪrɪd/Any fish of the family Mormyridae, African freshwater fish notable for their ability to generate weak electric fields used for navigation and communication.adjectivenounVery Rare
- morn/mɔːn/A poetic or archaic/literary term for morning.nounLow (C2)
- mornay/ˈmɔː.neɪ/A classic French sauce made from béchamel (white sauce) and cheese, typically Gruyère or Parmesan, used to coat fish, eggs, vegetables, or pasta before baking.nounC1/C2
- morning/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/The period of time from sunrise to noon.adjectivenounA1
- morning after/ˌmɔː.nɪŋ ˈɑːf.tə(r)/The day following an event, especially one that involves excess (like a party) or a significant decision, often with associated negative consequences (e.g., hangover, regret).nounB2
- morning coat/ˈmɔː.nɪŋ ˌkəʊt/A formal man's coat with a cutaway front, forming tails at the back, worn as part of morning dress for formal daytime events.nounC1
- morning dress/ˌmɔːnɪŋ ˈdres/Formal daytime attire for men, typically consisting of a morning coat (tailcoat), waistcoat, and striped trousers.nounC1/C2
- morning glory family/ˌmɔː.nɪŋ ˈɡlɔː.ri/A climbing plant with trumpet-shaped flowers that typically open in the morning.nounMedium
- morning gun/ˈmɔː.nɪŋ ɡʌn/A signal cannon or gun fired at a specific time in the morning, traditionally in military or naval contexts, to mark the start of the day.nounVery Low / Niche
- morning line/ˌmɔː.nɪŋ ˈlaɪn/The first published set of betting odds for a race (usually horse racing), typically announced early on the morning of the race day.nounlow
- morning sickness/ˈmɔː.nɪŋ ˌsɪk.nəs/A feeling of nausea, often accompanied by vomiting, experienced by many pregnant women, typically occurring in the morning but can happen at any time of day.nounB1
- morning star/ˈmɔː.nɪŋ ˌstɑː/A bright planet, especially Venus, visible in the eastern sky before sunrise.nounLow-medium
- morning tea/ˈmɔː.nɪŋ ˌtiː/A light meal or beverage break taken in the morning, typically between breakfast and lunch.nounMedium (regional variation). High in NZ/Aus cultural contexts; low to medium in US/UK.
- morning watch/ˈmɔːnɪŋ wɒtʃ/A period of duty or observation, typically on a ship, occurring in the early hours of the morning.nounLow
- morning-after pill/ˌmɔːnɪŋ ˈɑːftə pɪl/A pill taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse.nounC1
- morning-glory/ˌmɔː.nɪŋ ˈɡlɔː.ri/A climbing plant with trumpet-shaped flowers that typically open in the morning and close by afternoon.nounLow
- moro/ˈmɔːrəʊ/A member of any of several Muslim peoples native to the southern Philippines.nounLow (C2/proficiency level; primarily encountered in historical, anthropological, or regional political contexts)
- moro gulf/ˌmɔːrəʊ ˈɡʌlf/A specific, major body of water in the southwestern Philippines, south of Mindanao.nounLow (Proper Noun/Geographical Term)
- moroccan/məˈrɒkən/Of or relating to Morocco, its people, its culture, or its products.adjectivenounB2
- morocco/məˈrɒk.əʊ/A country in North-West Africa; a fine, flexible leather originally made from goatskin in Morocco, often dyed red.nounC1/C2
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