English to English Dictionary

Madreadua

A rare tropical plant species or specialized botanical term associated with specific regional flora.

Magnanimity

The quality of being generous, noble, and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.

Magnetic anomaly

A local variation in the Earth's magnetic field resulting from variations in the chemistry or magnetism of the rocks.

Magnificat

The canticle of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46–55) beginning with the words 'My soul magnifies the Lord', used in Christian liturgy especially during Evening Prayer or Vespers.

Magocracy

A government or state ruled by sorcerers, wizards, or practitioners of magic.

Maguma-Damari

A geological term referring to the accumulation of mud or sediment in a water body.

Mahadeva

An epithet in Hindu theology specifically referring to Lord Shiva as the supreme deity.

Mahdi

In Islamic eschatology, a messianic figure who is believed to appear at the end times to rid the world of evil and injustice.

Maidenhead

The state of being a maiden; virginity or maidenhood (archaic or literary).

Maiolica

Italian tin-glazed earthenware dating from the Renaissance period, typically decorated with bright painted colors on a white background.

Majolica

Italian tin-glazed earthenware decorated with brightly colored paintings on a white glazed background, highly popular during the Renaissance.

Major-domo

A man who is the chief steward or butler of a large household, palace, or estate.