English to English Dictionary

Minority

The smaller number or part, especially a number that is less than half the whole.

Mint

An aromatic plant with serrated leaves, widely used in cooking and medicine.

Mirage

An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road.

Mirepoix

A mixture of diced vegetables, typically carrots, onions, and celery, sautéed in butter or oil and used as a base for soups, stews, and sauces.

Miror

A reflective surface that bounces off light to form an image of objects situated before it.

Mislabel

To put a wrong or inappropriate label on something, or to describe or characterize something incorrectly.

Miss a beat

To falter, hesitate, or experience a brief disruption in continuous progress, execution, or concentration.

Mist

A cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface limiting visibility.

Mistletoe

A parasitic plant with white berries that grows on various trees, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration under which people kiss.

Mistreat

To treat a person or animal with cruelty, violence, or severe unfairness.

Misuse

The incorrect, improper, or dishonest use of something.

Mite

A very small arachnid, some species of which live as parasites on plants, animals, or humans.