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- muenster/ˈmʊnstə/A semi-soft cheese, originally from the Alsace region of France, made from cow's milk, with a smooth texture and mild, buttery flavour, often distinguished by an orange rind.nounLow Frequency
- muesli/ˈmjuːzli/A breakfast cereal consisting of rolled oats, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds, typically served with milk or yogurt.nounB1
- muesli bar/ˈmjuːzli bɑː(r)/A snack bar composed primarily of compressed, unbaked muesli (a mixture of rolled oats, dried fruit, nuts, and seeds), often bound with honey or syrup.nounB2
- muezzin/muːˈɛzɪn/A man who calls Muslims to prayer from the minaret of a mosque.nounLow
- muff/mʌf/A soft, warm, tubular covering, typically made of fur or fleece, into which the hands are placed from opposite ends to keep them warm.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- muff glass/ˈmʌf ˌɡlɑːs/A cylindrical piece of glassware with slightly flared top, used in chemistry laboratories for specific heating or drying procedures.nounVery Low (Technical/Specialist)
- muffin/ˈmʌf.ɪn/A small, round, sweet baked bread-like cake, often containing fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts, typically eaten as a snack or for breakfast.nounC1
- muffin man/ˈmʌf.ɪn mæn/A man who sells or bakes muffins, especially as a traditional vendor.nounLow
- muffin stand/ˈmʌf.ɪn stænd/A small, tiered serving stand or rack, often circular, designed to hold muffins or other pastries for display and convenient access.nounLow (C1/C2)
- muffin top/ˈmʌfɪn tɒp/The visible roll of flesh that spills over the top of tight-fitting trousers or skirts, particularly low-rise jeans.nounMedium
- muffineer/ˌmʌfɪˈnɪə/A small container with a perforated top for sprinkling sugar or other dry toppings onto muffins.nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
- muffle/ˈmʌf(ə)l/to make a sound quieter or less distinct by wrapping or covering somethingnounverbverb-transitiveC1
- muffle color/ˈmʌf(ə)l/To make a sound quieter or less distinct by wrapping or covering something.nounC1
- muffler/ˈmʌflə(r)/A long scarf worn around the neck for warmth.nounC1
- muffuletta/ˌmʊfʊˈlɛtə/A type of large, round sandwich originally from New Orleans, characterised by its crusty Italian bread and a filling of olive salad, cold cuts, and cheese.nounLow
- mufti/ˈmʌfti/A Muslim legal expert who is qualified to give rulings on religious law.nounLow
- mufulira/muːˈfʊlɪrə/A proper noun referring to a city in Zambia, known for copper mining.nounVery low
- mug/mʌɡ/A large cup with a handle, used for drinking hot beverages.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- mug punter/ˈmʌɡ ˈpʌntə/A person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of, especially in gambling or business contexts.nounLow frequency (colloquial, niche)
- mug shot/ˈmʌɡ ʃɒt/A police photograph of a person's face, taken after arrest.nounB2
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