English Words Starting With M

• maraca

  nounC1
  /məˈræk.ə/A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd or similarly shaped container filled with dried beans or pebbles, fitted with a handle, and shaken to produce a rhythmic rattling sound.
• maracaibo

  nounVery Low (C2+ / Specialized)
  /ˌmærəˈkaɪbəʊ/A major city, lake, and gulf in northwestern Venezuela; primarily a proper noun referring to geographic entities.
• maracanda

  nounVery Low (Obsolete/Historical)
  /ˌmærəˈkændə/The historical name of a major ancient city, specifically the capital of Sogdiana, identified as the site of modern-day Samarkand in Uzbekistan.
• maracay

  nounLow
  /ˌmærəˈkaɪ/The capital city of Aragua state in Venezuela.
• maradona

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌmærəˈdəʊnə/A proper noun referring to the Argentine football legend Diego Armando Maradona, widely considered one of the greatest players of all time. His name is synonymous with extraordinary, often controversial, footballing genius and iconic moments in the sport's history.
• marae

  nounLow
  /ˈmɑːraɪ/A Māori communal or sacred meeting ground, typically including a central open area bordered by meeting houses and other structures.
• maraging steel

  nounC2
  /ˈmærəˌdʒɪŋ ˌstiːl/An exceptionally strong and tough iron alloy produced by a heat treatment process (aging) that precipitates intermetallic compounds, with key characteristics including very high strength and good fracture toughness.
• marais

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈmæreɪ/An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog, marsh, or swamp.
• marais des cygnes

  nounVery Low
  /ˌmæreɪ deɪ ˈsiːn/A proper noun referring to a specific geographic location, most notably a river in Kansas, USA. A French phrase literally meaning 'Marsh of the Swans'.
• marajo

  nounVery low (rarely used outside specific geographical or cultural contexts)
  Not a standard English word; most likely refers to Marajó, a large island in Brazil.
• maranhao

  nounLow
  /ˌmærənˈjaʊ/A state in northeastern Brazil.
• maranon

  nounVery Low
  /ˌmærəˈnɒn/An alternative name for the cashew (Anacardium occidentale), specifically referring to the tree or its fruit.
• maranta

  nounLow
  /məˈræntə/A tropical plant (genus Maranta), grown for its decorative foliage with colourful patterns.
• marari

  nounLow (Specialised/Very Low in general English)
  /mɑːˈrɑːri/A specific type of Maori cultural performance or gathering, typically involving traditional song, dance, and oratory, often for a significant occasion.
• maras

  nounLow
  /məˈrɑːs/A state of disorder, confusion, or chaotic stagnation.
• marasca

  nounC1/C2 – Extremely Low Frequency / Specialised
  /məˈræskə/A specific type of sour cherry (Prunus cerasus var. marasca) native to Croatia and parts of Italy, from which maraschino liqueur is traditionally made.
• maraschino

  nounLow
  /ˌmærəˈskiːnəʊ/A sweet, colorless liqueur made from marasca cherries.
• maraschino cherry

  nounLow
  /ˌmærəˈskiːnəʊ ˈtʃeri/A preserved cherry, typically bright red or green, soaked in maraschino liqueur or a similar syrup, used as a garnish for cocktails and desserts.
• marasmus

  nounLow (C2)
  /məˈræzməs/A severe form of malnutrition, especially in children, characterized by extreme weight loss, muscle wasting, and absence of subcutaneous fat.
• marat

  nounExtremely Low / Non-existent
  /ˈmær.æt/A false or fabricated word; an invented term with no established meaning in English.

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