English Words Starting With M

• malleable iron

  nounC1
  /ˌmæl.i.ə.bl̩ ˈaɪ.ən/A type of cast iron that has been heat-treated to make it less brittle and capable of being hammered or pressed into shape without fracturing.
• malleablize

  verb-transitiveExtremely Rare
  /ˈmæl.i.ə.blaɪz/To make something physically or metaphorically malleable; to render capable of being shaped, adapted, or molded.
• malleate

  verb-transitiveVery Low
  /ˈmalɪeɪt/To hammer or beat into shape; to work with a hammer.
• mallee

  nounRare
  /ˈmæliː/A low-growing, multi-stemmed eucalyptus tree or shrub, found in arid regions of Australia, often forming dense scrubland.
• mallee fowl

  nounLow
  /ˈmæli faʊl/A large, ground-dwelling Australian bird, Leipoa ocellata, known for building large nesting mounds.
• mallee root

  nounLow frequency (regionally specific, primarily Australian)
  /ˈmæliː ruːt/The root system of a mallee tree, a type of eucalyptus with multiple stems growing from a large underground lignotuber.
• mallemuck

  nounVery Low
  /ˈmælɪˌmʌk/A large seabird, specifically a type of fulmar or petrel, or a foolish person.
• mallenders

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Veterinary)
  /ˈmæləndəz/A specific veterinary condition affecting horses, characterized by inflammation, soreness, and scabbing on the posterior aspect of the knee (carpus) or front of the hock.
• malleolus

  nounVery Low (C2+)
  /məˈliːələs/The bony prominence on each side of the human ankle.
• mallet

  nounB2
  /ˈmælɪt/a hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used for striking without damaging the surface.
• malleus

  nounRare
  /ˈmalɪəs/The hammer-shaped bone of the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus.
• mallia

  nounExtremely Low / Obsolete
  /ˈmæliə/A rare, archaic or dialectal term referring to a type of coarse woolen cloth or garment, historically used in some regional contexts.
• malling

  nounLow
  /ˈmɔːlɪŋ/The activity of visiting shopping malls for entertainment or shopping.
• mallon

  nounExtremely low
  /ˈmælɒn/The Greek word μᾶλλον (mallon), meaning 'more', 'rather', or 'instead', used in English contexts primarily in academic, theological, or philosophical discussions.
• mallorca

  nounLow
  /məˈjɔː.kə/ (for 'Mallorca'); /məˈdʒɔː.kə/ (for 'Majorca')The largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, located in the Mediterranean Sea, belonging to Spain.
• mallory

  nounVery Low
  /ˈmæləri/A primarily female given name, often of Old French origin meaning "unfortunate" or "ill-fated".
• mallow

  nounLow
  /ˈmæləʊ/A flowering plant of the genus Malva, typically with hairy stems and leaves, and pink or purple flowers.
• mallow family

  nounLow-to-mid (common in botanical/ gardening contexts; rare in general discourse)
  /ˈmæləʊ ˈfæm(ə)li/A large botanical family (Malvaceae) of flowering plants, often characterized by soft, hairy leaves and showy flowers.
• mallow rose

  nounRare
  /ˈmæləʊ rəʊz/A cultivated flower, the hollyhock (Alcea rosea), known for its tall spikes of large, showy flowers in various colours.
• mallowpuff

  nounRare / Regional
  /ˈmæləʊˌpʌf/A branded, specific type of sweet snack consisting of a marshmallow center, sometimes coated in chocolate or wafer, associated primarily with New Zealand confectionery.

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