English to English Dictionary

Magnetic anomaly

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

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.

Mahdi

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

Major-domo

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

Maladroit

Moving or acting with a lack of physical dexterity, grace, or coordination; clumsy.

Malediction

A curse or the utterance of a curse.

Manducation

The act of chewing or eating.

Marchetta

A paid or sponsored media mention, review, or article disguised as objective journalism.

Massive Retaliation

A military doctrine or strategy that promises a large-scale response to any act of aggression.

Mastrucation

The act of wearing or dressing in a rough fur garment or rough-hewn animal skin cloak.

Matronymic

A name derived from the name of one's mother.