English Words Starting With M

• maori rat

  nounLow
  /ˈmaʊri ˌræt/A species of rat (Rattus exulans) native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific, introduced to New Zealand by Polynesian settlers.
• maori warden

  nounLow
  /ˈmaʊri ˈwɔːd(ə)n/A community-appointed volunteer of Māori descent who assists and maintains order at Māori gatherings, events, and within the community.
• maoriland

  nounRare / Archaic
  /ˈmaʊərilænd/A dated, poetic or historical name for New Zealand, emphasizing its Māori heritage and culture.
• maoritanga

  nounVery Low (outside New Zealand/Aotearoa and specific academic contexts)
  /ˌmaʊəriˈtæŋə/The body of Māori culture, knowledge, traditions, practices, and worldview.
• map

  nounverb-transitiveA1
  /mæp/A visual representation, usually on a flat surface, of an area showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.
• map out

  verbB2
  /ˈmæp aʊt/To plan something in detail.
• map projection

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌmæp prəˈdʒek.ʃən/A systematic method of representing the Earth's curved surface on a flat map.
• map turtle

  nounLow (specific zoological term)
  /ˈmæp ˌtɜː.tl̩/A freshwater turtle of the genus Graptemys, native to North America, named for the intricate map-like markings on its shell.
• mapau

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Australian)
  /ˈmɑːpaʊ/A small, carnivorous marsupial of the genus Dasyurus, native to Australia and New Guinea.
• maple

  nounB1
  /ˈmeɪ.pəl/A deciduous tree known for its distinctive lobed leaves and its production of a sweet sap, often tapped for syrup.
• maple butter

  nounC1 - Very low frequency; specialized/regional culinary term.
  /ˈmeɪp(ə)l ˈbʌtə/A thick, spreadable condiment made by boiling maple syrup until it reaches a creamy, thick consistency, similar in texture to fruit butter.
• maple family

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈmeɪp(ə)l ˌfæm(ə)li/A taxonomic family (Aceraceae or Sapindaceae) of trees and shrubs, scientifically known as Acer, which includes the common maple trees known for their distinctive lobed leaves and winged seeds (samaras).
• maple grove

  nounlow
  /ˈmeɪ.pəl ɡrəʊv/A group of maple trees growing together in a defined area.
• maple heights

  nounLow (as a proper noun)
  /ˈmeɪpəl haɪts/A proper noun referring to a specific place name, typically a city or town, often derived from geographic features (maple trees and elevated land).
• maple honey

  nounC1
  /ˈmeɪpəl ˈhʌni/A thick, sweet syrup produced by concentrating the sap of maple trees, primarily used as a sweetener.
• maple leaf

  nounB1
  /ˈmeɪpəl liːf/The leaf of a maple tree, typically having pointed lobes, known for its distinctive shape and often vibrant autumn colours (red, orange, yellow).
• maple sugar

  nounC1
  /ˈmeɪ.pəl ˌʃʊɡ.ər/A granular or solidified sweetener made by concentrating the sap of maple trees until it crystallizes.
• maple syrup

  nounMedium
  /ˈmeɪpl̩ ˈsɪrəp/A sweet, thick, brownish liquid made by boiling the sap of certain maple trees, primarily used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, and other foods.
• maple-leaved viburnum

  nounLow
  /ˈmeɪpəl liːvd vɪˈbɜːnəm/A specific species of shrub (Viburnum acerifolium) native to eastern North America, noted for its leaves that resemble those of a maple tree.
• maplewood

  nounLow
  /ˈmeɪp(ə)lwʊd/The wood of the maple tree, used in furniture, flooring, and musical instruments.

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