English Words Starting With M

• mansur, al-

  nounC2
  /æl ˈmænsʊə/The title of the second Abbasid Caliph (r. 754–775 CE), Abu Ja'far Abdallah ibn Muhammad al-Mansur, known for founding Baghdad and consolidating the Abbasid dynasty. The name means 'the Victorious' in Arabic.
• mansura

  nounVery Low
  /mænˈsjʊə.rə/A place name; historically, a city in Egypt founded as a military camp and known for a medieval battle.
• manta

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈmæntə/a large, flat-bodied cartilaginous fish, related to rays, with triangular pectoral fins and a pair of fleshy extensions on the head that direct water into the mouth for feeding on plankton.
• manta bay

  nounLow (proper noun, geographically specific)
  /ˈmæntə beɪ/A semi-enclosed coastal body of water known for the presence of manta rays.
• mantapa

  nounVery Low
  /ˈmʌntəpə/A pillared hall or pavilion, often open-sided, in Indian temple architecture.
• mantaro

  nounVery Low
  /mænˈtɑːrəʊ/A proper noun referring to a city or a valley in Peru. It is also a surname of Italian origin and a brand name for chocolate.
• manteau

  nounC1 - Advanced
  /ˈmæn.təʊ/A woman's loose cloak, coat, or gown.
• manteca

  nounLow
  /manˈtɛkə/A Spanish word meaning lard, butter, or fat; in English contexts, it typically refers to a type of lard used in Latin American and Spanish cooking.
• mantegna

  nounC2
  /mænˈteɪnjə/Italian Renaissance artist, Andrea Mantegna (c. 1431–1506), known for his perspective, foreshortening, and archaeological detail.
• mantel

  nounC1
  /ˈmæn.təl/The shelf above a fireplace.
• mantelboard

  nounC2 - Extremely rare, technical/architectural jargon
  /ˈmæn.təl.bɔːd/A horizontal decorative board, shelf, or facing above a fireplace opening, forming the lower part of a chimney breast.
• mantelet

  nounVery Low (Rare/Archaic)
  /ˈmant(ə)lɪt/A short, loose cape or cloak worn by women, or a protective screen or shield used historically in fortifications and siege warfare.
• mantelletta

  nounC2
  /ˌmantəˈlɛtə/A short, sleeveless ecclesiastical vestment, worn by cardinals, bishops, and certain other prelates.
• mantellone

  nounVery Rare
  /ˌmæn.təˈləʊ.ni/A long, full ecclesiastical vestment (cloak-like garment) worn by Catholic prelates, especially during certain ceremonies.
• mantelpiece

  nounB1
  /ˈmæn.təl.piːs/The shelf or structure that projects from the wall above a fireplace.
• mantelshelf

  nounLow
  /ˈmæntlʃɛlf/A narrow, projecting shelf above a fireplace.
• manteltree

  nounC2 (Very low frequency; highly specialized/archaic)
  /ˈmant(ə)ltriː/A structural beam, stone lintel, or arch built into a wall above a fireplace to support the masonry of the chimney.
• manticore

  nounVery Low
  /ˈmæntɪkɔː/A mythical monster with the body of a lion, the head of a man, and a tail that shoots venomous spines or darts.
• mantid

  nounLow
  /ˈmæn.tɪd/A predatory insect belonging to the family Mantidae, characterized by elongated bodies, triangular heads, and forelegs adapted for grasping prey; commonly called a praying mantis.
• mantilla

  nounLow
  /manˈtɪl.ə/A lace or silk scarf, usually black, worn over the head and shoulders, especially by Spanish and Latin American women.

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