Portuguese to English Dictionary (Dicionário Português-Inglês)

Metabasis

A rhetorical figure by which a speaker or writer briefly outlines what has been said and what is next to be spoken of.

Metate

A quern consisting of a flat or slightly concave stone on which seeds, grains, or other materials are ground using a smaller hand stone.

Metathesis

The transposition of sounds or syllables within a word, such as the historical shift from Old English 'bridd' to Modern English 'bird'.

Microcellular

Consisting of or characterized by very small cells or cavities, typically on the micrometer scale.

Millegiglia

A countless number or an immense multitude of things.

Mimesis

Imitation or representation of the aspects of the real world, especially in literature, art, and film.

Minicellular

Consisting of or characterized by extremely small cells, particularly in biological tissues or micro-architectures.

Minifundium

An extremely small farm or agricultural landholding that is typically insufficient to support a single family adequately.

Monition

A warning, caution, or advisory notice given to someone regarding their conduct or an impending danger.

Monocracy

Government by a single person; absolute rule or autocracy.

Mosotho

A native or inhabitant of Lesotho, or a person of Sotho ethnicity.

Ouzel

An Eurasian thrush, specifically the blackbird (Turdus merula).