English Words Starting With M

• manichaeus

  nounC2
  /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/Relating to Manichaeism, a major dualistic Gnostic religion of the 3rd–7th centuries AD, founded by the prophet Mani, which taught an absolute duality between good (spirit, light) and evil (matter, darkness).
• manichean

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/Relating to or characteristic of the dualistic religious system of Manichaeism, founded by the prophet Mani, which sees the world as a struggle between equal and independent forces of good (light/spirit) and evil (darkness/matter).
• manicotti

  nounplural-nounLow
  /ˌmænɪˈkɒti/A type of large, tubular pasta, typically stuffed with cheese or meat and baked with sauce.
• manicure

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈmanɪkjʊə/A cosmetic treatment of the fingernails, including shaping, polishing, and sometimes painting.
• manicurist

  nounB2
  /ˈmænɪkjʊərɪst/A person whose job is to provide professional care and treatment for people's hands and fingernails.
• manifer

  nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈmanɪfə/A long, protective glove, typically of leather or thick material, used historically when training hawks or falcons to protect the handler's hand and wrist.
• manifest

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈmæn.ɪ.fest/To show something clearly, through signs or actions; to make evident.
• manifest destiny

  nounC2
  /ˌmæn.ɪ.fest ˈdes.tɪ.ni/The 19th-century US belief that American expansion across the North American continent was justified, inevitable, and a divine right.
• manifest function

  nounC2
  /ˈmæn.ɪ.fest ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/The intended, obvious, or officially stated purpose of a social institution, practice, or behavior.
• manifestant

  nounB2-C1
  /ˌmæn.ɪˈfes.tənt/A person who participates in a public demonstration or protest to express their opinion on a political or social issue.
• manifestation

  nounC1
  /ˌmæn.ɪ.feˈsteɪ.ʃən/An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something abstract, especially a feeling, quality, or idea.
• manifested

  adjectiveverbC1
  /ˌmæn.ɪˈfes.tɪd/Made clear, visible, or evident; demonstrated or shown.
• manifesto

  nounC1
  /ˌmæn.ɪˈfes.təʊ/A public declaration of principles, policies, and intentions, especially of a political party, candidate, or group.
• manifold

  adjectivenounverbverb-transitiveC1/C2
  /ˈmænɪfəʊld/Having many different forms, parts, elements, or applications; multiple and varied.
• manifolder

  nounVery Low
  /ˈmænɪˌfəʊldə/A device, machine, or person that folds something multiple times or produces multiple copies.
• manikin

  nounC2
  /ˈmæn.ɪ.kɪn/A very small man or a jointed figure of a human body used by artists or for medical training.
• manila

  nounC1 (low frequency)
  /məˈnɪlə/A type of strong, durable paper made from hemp or abaca fibre, typically light brown in colour and used historically for envelopes and folders.
• manila bay

  nounLow
  /məˈnɪlə beɪ/A large natural harbor in the Philippines serving the capital city of Manila.
• manila grass

  nounLow
  /məˌnɪlə ˈɡrɑːs/A type of perennial grass used as a hardy lawn or turf grass, often for sports fields and coastal areas.
• manila hemp

  nounLow
  /məˌnɪlə ˈhemp/A strong fiber obtained from the leaves of a plant native to the Philippines, historically used for making rope, twine, and paper.

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