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- mucoviscidosis/ˌmjuːkə(ʊ)ˌvɪsɪˈdəʊsɪs/A congenital, hereditary disease causing severe respiratory and digestive problems due to excessive production of thick, sticky mucus.nounExtremely low / technical
- mucro/ˈmjuːkrəʊ/A sharp, abrupt point or tip, especially at the end of a leaf or other organic structure.nounExtremely Rare / Technical
- mucus/ˈmjuːkəs/A slimy, viscous substance secreted by mucous membranes and glands, serving to moisten and protect surfaces, especially in the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts.nounB2
- mud/mʌd/Soft, sticky, wet earth.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- mud bath/ˈmʌd ˌbɑːθ/A therapeutic or cosmetic treatment where a person immerses themselves in mud, typically at a spa or health resort.nounC1
- mud berth/ˈmʌd ˌbɜːθ/A designated area in a waterway with a soft, muddy bottom where a vessel can anchor or moor.nounLow
- mud bug/mʌd bʌɡ/A regional, informal term for a freshwater crustacean, especially a crayfish.nounLow
- mud crab/ˈmʌd ˌkræb/An edible crab that lives in muddy coastal habitats, especially mangroves.nounLow (specialist)
- mud crack/ˈmʌd ˌkræk/A narrow, irregular fissure formed in dried mud or clay as it shrinks and contracts.nounC1
- mud dauber/ˈmʌd ˌdɔːbə/A solitary wasp that builds nests from mud.nounLow
- mud eel/ˈmʌd ˌiːl/A type of elongated, snake-like amphibian that lives in muddy aquatic environments.nounRare
- mud fever/ˈmʌd ˌfiːvə/A skin condition affecting horses, caused by bacteria in wet conditions that leads to inflammation, sores and scabs on the lower legs.nounLow
- mud flap/ˈmʌd ˌflæp/A rubber, plastic or flexible metal guard attached behind the wheel of a vehicle to block mud, stones, and water thrown up by the tire.nounC1
- mud flat/ˈmʌd ˌflæt/A stretch of muddy land uncovered at low tide.nounB2
- mud gecko/ˈmʌd ˈɡɛkəʊ/A small lizard of the genus Tareniola (family Gekkonidae) typically found in arid or semi-arid regions, often associated with loose or muddy soils.nounVery low
- mud hen/ˈmʌd ˌhɛn/A waterbird of the rail family, typically the American coot or common gallinule, often found in marshes and muddy areas.nounLow (Specialist/Slang)
- mud map/ˈmʌd ˌmæp/A rough, hand-drawn map or diagram made quickly, often in the field, to illustrate directions, plans, or layouts.nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, primarily in specific domains like Australian/British rural, military, project management contexts)
- mud pie/ˈmʌd ˌpaɪ/A mixture of mud and water shaped by children into a pie-like form as a pretend food or play object.nounmedium-low
- mud pot/ˈmʌd ˌpɒt/A geological feature where hot water mixes with clay and soil, causing the bubbling or boiling of mud.nounLow frequency
- mud puppy/ˈmʌd ˌpʌp.i/A type of aquatic salamander (Necturus) native to North America.nounLow
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