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- maestronoun
A distinguished conductor of classical music.
- maestrosnoun
Plural of maestro; distinguished conductors or composers of classical music.
- mafianoun
An organized international criminal network, originally from Sicily.
- maficadjective
Relating to or denoting igneous rocks that are rich in magnesium and iron, typically dark in color.
- mafiosonoun
A member of the Mafia, especially the Italian or Sicilian organized crime syndicate.
- magazinenoun
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
- magazinesnoun
Plural of magazine; multiple periodical publications.
- magdaproper noun
A female given name, a short form of Magdalena or Magdalene.
- magenoun
A magician, wizard, or person skilled in magic; commonly used in fantasy literature and games.
- magentanoun
A vivid purplish-red color that is one of the primary colors in the subtractive color model (CMYK) used in printing.
- maggieproper noun
A female given name, a diminutive of Margaret.
- maggotnoun
A soft-bodied, legless larva of a fly, typically found in decaying matter.
- maggotsnoun
Plural of maggot; the soft-bodied, legless larvae of flies, typically found in decaying organic matter.
- maginoun
(Biblical) The wise men from the East who brought gifts to the infant Jesus, traditionally held to be three in number.
- magicnoun
The power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
- magicaladjective
Relating to, using, or resembling magic.
- magicallyadverb
In a way that relates to or uses magic or supernatural powers.
- magiciannoun
A person who performs magic tricks for entertainment.
- magiciansnoun
Plural of magician; performers who entertain audiences with tricks of illusion and sleight of hand.
- magisterialadjective
Having or showing great authority, mastery, or expertise.
- magistratenoun
A civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court for minor offenses.
- magistratesnoun
Plural of magistrate; civil officers or judges who administer the law, especially those who conduct court proceedings for minor offenses.
- maglevnoun
A transportation system in which vehicles are suspended, guided, and propelled using magnetic levitation, eliminating friction with tracks.
- magmanoun
Hot, fluid or semifluid rock located beneath the Earth's surface, from which igneous rocks are formed by cooling.
- magnanimitynoun
The quality of being generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
- magnanimousadjective
Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
- magnatenoun
A wealthy and influential person, especially in business or industry.
- magnesiumnoun
A chemical element (symbol Mg, atomic number 12), a silvery-white alkaline earth metal that burns with a bright white flame.
- magnetnoun
A piece of iron or other material that has the property of attracting certain metals.
- magneticadjective
Having the properties of a magnet; capable of attracting iron or steel.
- magneticallyadverb
In a manner relating to or using magnetic force.
- magnetismnoun
A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.
- magnetitenoun
A black iron oxide mineral (Fe3O4) that is strongly magnetic and an important iron ore.
- magnetizationnoun
The process of making something magnetic or the degree to which something is magnetized.
- magnetizedverb
Past tense of magnetize; made something magnetic by exposure to a magnetic field.
- magnetometernoun
An instrument used for measuring the strength and direction of magnetic fields.
- magnetospherenoun
The region surrounding a planet where the planet's magnetic field dominates and deflects solar wind particles.
- magnetsnoun
Plural of magnet; objects that produce a magnetic field and attract iron or steel.
- magnificationnoun
The action or process of magnifying something, or the degree to which something is magnified.
- magnificencenoun
The quality of being magnificent; impressive beauty, scale, or extravagance.
- magnificentadjective
Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive; grand in appearance.
- magnificentlyadverb
In a magnificent manner; with great beauty, splendor, or excellence.
- magnifiedverb
Past tense of magnify; made something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens.
- magnifiernoun
A lens or combination of lenses used to produce an enlarged image of an object.
- magnifyverb
To make something appear larger than it is, especially through the use of a lens.
- magnifyingverb
Present participle of magnify; the action of making something appear larger.
- magnitudenoun
The great size or extent of something.
- magnitudesnoun
Plural of magnitude; the sizes, extents, or importance of things.
- magnumnoun
A bottle of wine or champagne that holds 1.5 liters (equivalent to two standard bottles).
- magnusproper noun
A male given name of Latin origin meaning "great," popular in Scandinavian countries.