Words Starting With "M"

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Marseillais

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Marseillais refers to something or someone related to Marseille, a city in southern France. It can also refer to the dialect of the Occitan language spoken in Provence and surrounding regions, including Marseille.

Marseillaise

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The Marseillaise is the national anthem of France, named after the city of Marseille. It was written in 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle and is sung to commemorate the country's struggle for freedom and independence. The song is known for its stirring melody and proud lyrics, which celebrate the honor and glory of the French people.

Marseille

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Marseille is a major port city located on the Mediterranean coast of France. It is the second-largest city in France, after Paris. The city is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant port area. Marseille is also famous for its cuisine, which is heavily influenced by the city's Mediterranean location and African, Italian, and Greek historical connections. The city is home to The Citadel, a fortification built by the Romans, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a large Catholic basilica.

Marseilles

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Marseilles is a city located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. It is the second-largest city in France and is a major port and cultural center. The city is known for its historical landmarks, museums, and cultural events, such as the Festival de Marseille, which celebrates music, dance, and theater.

Marsh

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A marsh is a type of wetland that is characterized by soft-stemmed vegetation, such as cattails and sedges, and standing water. It is often found along rivers, lakes, and coastlines, and is a home to many types of plants and animals that are adapted to living in a wet environment.

Marshal

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As a verb, "to marshal" means to organize or systematize something, usually in a military or official context. This can include tasks such as assigning duties, coordinating efforts, and bringing people together to achieve a specific goal.<br><br>As a noun, a "marshal" is typically a high-ranking officer in an army or other military organization, responsible for tasks such as organizing troops, directing movements, and maintaining order and discipline.<br><br>Additionally, "marshal" can also refer to a person who controls or directs the movement of people or things, such as a traffic marshal or a marshal of a court.

Marshaled

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Marshaled means to organize or arrange something in a systematic or structured way, often in preparation for a specific purpose or task. It can also mean to gather or collect things, often in a specific order or sequence, typically for a particular purpose or goal.

Marshaling

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Marshaling refers to the process of organizing, coordinating, and deploying resources, such as people, equipment, or vehicles, to achieve a specific goal or objective. This can include activities like planning, scheduling, and allocating tasks, as well as managing movement and logistics to ensure efficient and effective execution.

Marshall

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A high-ranking officer in the military, typically ranking above a colonel and below a lieutenant general.<br><br>Alternatively, a person who performs the duties of a law enforcement official, such as a police officer or sheriff.<br><br>In music, a musician who plays the drums or similar instruments, typically providing a rhythmic background or accompaniment.<br><br>In politics, a mediator or negotiator who helps to bring people together to agree on something.

Marshaller

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A marshaller is a person who is responsible for directing and coordinating the movement of vehicles, aircraft, or other objects into their assigned spaces or positions, such as parking spaces, airports, or storage facilities. The term is often used in the context of airport operations, where marshals are responsible for guiding planes into their designated gates or aprons.

Marshallese

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Marshallese is a Micronesian language spoken by the Marshallese people, who are the indigenous people of the Marshall Islands. It is a Malayo-Polynesian language and is closely related to other languages spoken in Micronesia, such as Kiribati and Palau.

Marshalling

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Marshalling refers to the process of arranging or organizing things in a specific order, such as organizing a parade, arranging a set of data in a particular manner, or organizing traffic in a specific sequence. It can also refer to the process of preparing or getting ready for a particular event or occasion, such as marshalling troops or marshalling equipment. In a broader sense, marshalling can refer to the act of gathering or collecting resources, materials, or personnel together to achieve a specific goal or objective.

Marshes

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Marshes are wetland ecosystems that are characterized by soft-stemmed vegetation, slow-moving or standing water, and a high level of humidity. They are often found in areas near rivers, lakes, and coastal regions. Marshes provide important habitats for a wide range of plant and animal species, and play crucial roles in filtering water and regulating the climate.

Marshland

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Marshland is a low-lying area of land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally. It is typically characterized by soft, wet soil and a variety of plants and animals that are adapted to living in these conditions, such as cattails, reeds, and waterfowl. Marshlands can be found in many parts of the world, often in areas where the land is near a body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean. They play an important role in the environment, serving as habitats for many species of plants and animals, as well as filtering water and protecting against erosion.

Marshlands

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Marshlands refer to areas of land that are periodically or permanently flooded with saltwater or freshwater, typically found near estuaries, rivers, or coastlines.

Marshmallow

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A marshmallow is a soft, white, and light confectionery made from sugar, water, and gelatin, typically used as a topping for hot chocolate or as a toasty treat when roasted over a campfire. It's also often used as a fun and squishy food item in craft projects, such as decoratingtesting, and as a treat in kid-friendly foods.

Marshmallows

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Marshmallows are soft, light, and spongy confections typically made from sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin. They are often used as a topping for hot chocolate, desserts, and snacks, and are a popular camping treat when toasted over an open flame. Marshmallows can also be used in craft projects, such as making pom-poms or other decorative shapes.

Marshy

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Marshy refers to something that is covered in or surrounded by soft, wet soil, mud, or peat, often in a swampy or soggy area. It can also be used to describe something that is drizzly or soggy, rather than dry or firm.

Marsilea

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Marsilea is a genus of aquatic plants commonly known as waterclovers or century plants. They are floating leaves of submerged aquatic vegetation that are often found in aquatic environments such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. The plants have distinctive fern-like leaves and can reproduce by producing submerged stems and roots.

Marsileaceae

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Marsileaceae is a family of flowering plants, commonly known as water clover or marsilea. They are aquatic or semi-aquatic plants that typically grow in shallow water, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. The family includes about 75 species distributed across the world, with the majority found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Marsupial

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A marsupial is a mammal that gives birth to underdeveloped young, which then complete their development inside a pouch on their mother's body. This pouch, called a marsupium, provides a safe and nourishing environment for the young to grow and develop. Marsupials are found primarily in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands, and include kangaroos, koalas, opossums, and wombats.

Marsupialia

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Marsupialia is a group of mammals that give birth to underdeveloped young, which then complete their development inside a pouch on their mother's body. Examples of marsupials include kangaroos, koalas, opossums, and wombats.

Marsupialisation

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Marsupialisation refers to the process of giving birth to underdeveloped young, which then continue to develop outside the mother's body, receiving nourishment from a yolk sac or from a milk-like substance produced by the mother, as in the case of marsupials, such as kangaroos and opossums. In contrast, placental mammals, such as humans and most other mammals, give birth to relatively developed young that receive nourishment from the placenta while in the womb.

Marsupialise

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To undergo marsupialization means to create an abnormally large wound orker, typically on the surface of the breast, in order to drain an abscess or other infected swelling. This is usually performed by a surgeon, and the resulting open wound is then left to heal gradually over several weeks or months.

Marsupialised

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Marsupialised refers to the process or state of giving birth to underdeveloped young mammals, similar to those found in marsupials, which are a group of mammals that include kangaroos, koalas, and opossums. Marsupialised young typically develop further outside the womb, receiving nutrition from a milk-like substance produced by the mother, and then viviparously nourishing their offspring while they continue to develop inside their mother's womb. This is in contrast to placental mammals, such as humans and most other mammals, which give birth to more developed young that are better equipped to survive outside the womb.

Marsupialization

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Marsupialization is a surgical procedure in which the pouch of a woman's uterus (the endometrium) is removed or treated to help eliminate abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, a condition known as menorrhagia. The goal of the procedure is to reduce menstrual flow and alleviate symptoms such as pelvic pressure, fatigue, and anemia. Marsupialization is often performed on women who have not responded to other treatments, such as hormone therapy or non-hormonal medications.

Marsupialize

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Marsupialize is a verb that means to give birth to and nurse young in a marsupium, as do marsupials, or to develop a pouch, as some animals do, for carrying and nursing young.

Marsupialized

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Marsupialized refers to a process in which an embryo is transferred from the mother's uterus to a pouch, typically a marsupium, during early development. This term is often used in the context of pediatric surgery, where an embroyo is transferred to a marsupial-like pouch to facilitate growth and development.

Marsupials

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Marsupials are a group of mammals that give birth to underdeveloped young, which then complete their development inside a pouch on their mother's body.

Marsupian

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A marsupian is an animal that belongs to the group called marsupials. Marsupials are a group of mammals that have a pouch on their belly where they carry their young. The term "marsupial" comes from the Latin word "marsupium", meaning pouch.Examples of marsupials include kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and opossums. Marsupials are found mainly in Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands, and play an important role in their ecosystems.

Marsupiate

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Marsupiate refers to something or someone related to marsupials, which are a group of mammals that give birth to underdeveloped young, known as joeys, which then complete their development inside a pouch on their mother's body. In biology, this term is used to describe the reproductive characteristics of marsupials, particularly the fact that they are born early in development and continue to grow and develop within the mother's pouch.

Marsupite

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A marsupite is a member of the class of mammals known as marsupials, characterized by giving birth to underdeveloped young that then complete their development inside a pouch on their mother's body, such as kangaroos, koalas, and opossums.

Marsupites

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Marsupites refers to a group of small to medium-sized, herbivorous mammals that give birth to underdeveloped young, which then complete their development inside a pouch on their mother's body. Examples of marsupites include kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and opossums.

Marsupium

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Marsupium is a Latin word that refers to a pouch or a sac that is found in some mammals, typically marsupials, to carry and nourish their young.

Martele

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Martele is an adjective that means molded or shaped in a hammer-like fashion, typically used to describe something that is hammered or shaped with a hammer. It can also describe something that is ornate or decorative, as if it has been hammered or shaped to create a specific design or pattern. For example, "The martele bronze door handle added a touch of elegance to the entrance."

Marten

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A marten is a small to medium-sized mammal that belongs to the weasel family. It has a slender body, bushy tail, and a distinctive coat of fur that is typically brown or yellow with a black stripe running along its back. Martens are found in forests and mountains around the world, and they are carnivores, feeding on small animals such as rodents, rabbits, and birds. They are also known for their agility and can climb trees with ease.