Mackenzie River
1: a Canadian river; flows into the Beaufort Sea [syn: {Mackenzie}]
mackerel
1: flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish 2: any of various fishes of the family Scombridae
mackerel scad
1: small silvery fish; Nova Scotia to Brazil [syn: {mackerel shad}, {Decapterus macarellus}]
mackerel shad
1: small silvery fish; Nova Scotia to Brazil [syn: {mackerel scad}, {Decapterus macarellus}]
mackerel sky
1: a sky filled with rows of cirrocumulus or small altocumulus clouds
Mackinac Bridge
1: a suspension bridge across the channel between the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan
mackinaw
1: a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material [syn: {Mackinaw coat}] 2: a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States [syn: {Mackinaw blanket}] 3: a flat-bottomed...
Mackinaw blanket
1: a thick plaid blanket formerly used in the northwestern United States [syn: {mackinaw}]
Mackinaw boat
1: a flat-bottomed boat used on upper Great Lakes [syn: {mackinaw}]
Mackinaw coat
1: a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material [syn: {mackinaw}]
mackintosh
1: a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric [syn: {macintosh}] 2: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric [syn: {macintosh}, {mac}, {mack}]
mackle
1: a printed impression that is blurred or doubled
Macleaya
1: a perennial herb of eastern Asia: plume poppy [syn: {genus Macleaya}]
Macleaya cordata
1: herb of China and Japan widely cultivated for its plumelike panicles of creamy white flowers [syn: {plume poppy}, {bocconia}]
MacLeish
1: United States poet (1892-1982) [syn: {Archibald MacLeish}]
Macleod
1: Scottish physiologist who directed the research by F. G. Banting and C. H. Best that led to the discovery of insulin (1876-1935) [syn: {John Macleod}, {John James Rickard Macleod}]
Maclura
1: yellowwood trees or shrubs [syn: {genus Maclura}]
Maclura pomifera
1: small shrubby deciduous yellowwood tree of south central United States having spines, glossy dark green leaves and an inedible fruit that resembles an orange; its hard orange-colored wood used for ...
Macon
1: a city in central Georgia southeast of Atlanta 2: fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry [syn: {maconnais}]
maconnais
1: fine Burgundy wine usually white and dry [syn: {macon}]
Macoun
1: similar to McIntosh; juicy and late-ripening
Macowanites
1: a stout-stemmed genus of fungus belonging to the family Secotiaceae having fruiting bodies that never expand completely [syn: {genus Macowanites}]
Macowanites americanus
1: a small fungus with a fragile cap that cracks to expose the white context and a white stalk that is practically enclosed by the cap
macrame
1: a coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords v : make knotted patterns; "macrame a plant holder"
macro
1: very large in scale or scope or capability; "`macro' in the word `macroscopic' is a combining form" n : a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language [s...
macro instruction
1: a single computer instruction that results in a series of instructions in machine language [syn: {macro}]
macrobiotic
1: of or relating to the theory or practice of macrobiotics; "macrobiotic diet"
macrobiotics
1: the theory of promoting health and longevity by means of diet (especially whole beans and grains)
macrocephalic
1: having an exceptionally large head and brain [syn: {macrocephalous}]
Macrocephalon maleo
1: Celebes megapode that lays eggs in holes in sandy beaches [syn: {maleo}]
macrocephalous
1: having an exceptionally large head and brain [syn: {macrocephalic}]
macrocephaly
1: an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical [syn: {megacephaly}, {megalocephaly}]
Macrocheira
1: giant crabs of Japan [syn: {genus Macrocheira}]
Macroclemys
1: alligator snapping turtles [syn: {genus Macroclemys}]
Macroclemys temmincki
1: large species having three ridges on its back; found in southeastern United States [syn: {alligator snapping turtle}, {alligator snapper}]
macrocosm
1: everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence" [syn: {universe}, {existence}, {creation}, {world}, {cosmos}]
macrocyte
1: abnormally large red blood cell (associated with pernicious anemia) [syn: {megalocyte}]
macrocytic anaemia
1: anemia in which the average size of erythrocytes is larger than normal [syn: {macrocytic anemia}]
macrocytic anemia
1: anemia in which the average size of erythrocytes is larger than normal [syn: {macrocytic anaemia}]
Macrodactylus
1: a genus of Melolonthidae [syn: {genus Macrodactylus}]
Macrodactylus subspinosus
1: common North American beetle: larvae feed on roots and adults on leaves and flowers of e.g. rose bushes or apple trees or grape vines [syn: {rose chafer}, {rose bug}]
Macrodantin
1: derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urin...
macroeconomics
1: the branch of economics that studies the overall working of a national economy
macroeconomist
1: an economist who specializes in macroeconomics [syn: {macroeconomic expert}]
macroevolution
1: evolution on a large scale extending over geologic era and resulting in the formation of new taxonomic groups
macroglia
1: tissue consisting of large stellate neuroglial cells [syn: {astroglia}]
macroglossia
1: a congenital disorder characterized by an abnormally large tongue; often seen in cases of Down's syndrome
macromolecular
1: relating to or consisting of or characterized by macromolecules; "macromolecular compounds"
macromolecule
1: any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals [syn: {supermolecule}]
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macron
1: a diacritical mark (-) placed above a vowel to indicate a long sound
Macronectes
1: giant petrels [syn: {genus Macronectes}]
Macronectes giganteus
1: large brownish petrel chiefly of Antarctic seas [syn: {giant petrel}, {giant fulmar}]
macrophage
1: a large phagocyte; some are fixed and other circulate in the blood stream
Macropodidae
1: kangaroos; wallabies [syn: {family Macropodidae}]
Macropus
1: type genus of the family Macropodidae: typical kangaroos and wallabies [syn: {genus Macropus}]
Macropus giganteus
1: very large grayish-brown Australian kangaroo formerly abundant in open wooded areas [syn: {giant kangaroo}, {great gray kangaroo}]
macroscopic
1: large enough to be visible to the naked eye [syn: {macroscopical}, {large}] [ant: {microscopic}]
macroscopic anatomy
1: the study of the structure of the body and its parts without the use of a microscope [syn: {gross anatomy}]
macroscopical
1: large enough to be visible to the naked eye [syn: {macroscopic}, {large}] [ant: {microscopic}]
macroscopically
1: without using a microscope; "The tubes were examined macroscopically"
macrosporangium
1: a plant structure that produces megaspores [syn: {megasporangium}] [also: {macrosporangia} (pl)]
macrospore
1: larger of the two types of spore produced in heterosporous plants; develops in ovule into a female gametophyte [syn: {megaspore}]
Macrothelypteris
1: medium to large terrestrial ferns of tropical Asia to Polynesia and Australia; naturalized in Americas [syn: {genus Macrothelypteris}]
Macrotis
1: a genus of Peramelidae [syn: {genus Macrotis}]
Macrotis lagotis
1: bandicoot with leathery ears like a rabbit [syn: {rabbit-eared bandicoot}, {rabbit bandicoot}, {bilby}]
macrotus
1: large-eared grayish bat of southern California and northwestern Mexico [syn: {Macrotus californicus}]
Macrotus californicus
1: large-eared grayish bat of southern California and northwestern Mexico [syn: {macrotus}]
Macrotyloma
1: annual or perennial vines of Africa and India and Australia; plants often placed in genus Dolichos [syn: {genus Macrotyloma}]
Macrotyloma uniflorum
1: twining herb of Old World tropics cultivated in India for food and fodder; sometimes placed in genus Dolichos [syn: {horse gram}, {horse grain}, {poor man's pulse}, {Dolichos biflorus}]
Macrouridae
1: grenadiers [syn: {family Macrouridae}, {Macruridae}, {family Macruridae}]
macrozamia
1: any treelike cycad of the genus Macrozamia having erect trunks and pinnate leaves and large cones with sometimes edible nuts; Australia
Macrozamia communis
1: large attractive palmlike evergreen cycad of New South Wales [syn: {burrawong}]
Macrozamia spiralis
1: large attractive palmlike evergreen cycad of New South Wales [syn: {burrawong}]
Macrozoarces
1: a genus of Zoarcidae [syn: {genus Macrozoarces}]
Macruridae
1: grenadiers [syn: {Macrouridae}, {family Macrouridae}, {family Macruridae}]
macula
1: a cooler darker spot appearing periodically on the sun's photosphere; associated with a strong magnetic field [syn: {sunspot}] 2: a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and th...
macula lutea
1: a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision [syn: {macula}, {macular area}, {yellow spot}]
macular area
1: a yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision [syn: {macula}, {macula lutea}, {yellow spot}]
macular degeneration
1: degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea which results in blurred vision and can cause blindness; usually age-related
maculate
1: morally blemished; stained or impure [syn: {defiled}] 2: spotted or blotched v 1: make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically; "The silver was tarnished by the long exposu...
maculation
1: a small contrasting part of something; "a bald spot"; "a leopard's spots"; "a patch of clouds"; "patches of thin ice"; "a fleck of red" [syn: {spot}, {speckle}, {dapple}, {patch}, {fleck}] 2: the a...
macule
1: a patch of skin that is discolored but not usually elevated; caused by various diseases [syn: {macula}]
macumba
1: popular dance music of Brazil; derived from the practices of the macumba religious cult 2: a Brazilian religious cult of African origin; combines voodoo elements with singing a chanting and dancing
macushla
1: (an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling
mad
1: roused to anger; "stayed huffy a good while"- Mark Twain; "she gets mad when you wake her up so early"; "mad at his friend"; "sore over a remark" [syn: {huffy}, {sore}] 2: affected with madness or ...
Mad Anthony Wayne
1: American general during the American Revolution (1745-1796) [syn: {Wayne}, {Anthony Wayne}]
mad apple
1: hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable [syn: {eggplant}, {aubergine}, {brinjal}, {eggplant bush}, {garde...
mad cow disease
1: a fatal disease of cattle that affects the central nervous system; causes staggering and agitation [syn: {bovine spongiform encephalitis}, {BSE}]
mad-dog skullcap
1: an American mint that yields a resinous exudate used especially formerly as an antispasmodic [syn: {blue pimpernel}, {blue skullcap}, {mad-dog weed}, {Scutellaria lateriflora}]
mad-dog weed
1: an American mint that yields a resinous exudate used especially formerly as an antispasmodic [syn: {blue pimpernel}, {blue skullcap}, {mad-dog skullcap}, {Scutellaria lateriflora}]
Madagascan
1: of or relating to Madagascar or its people; "Madagascan pepper" n : a native or inhabitant of Madagascar
Madagascar
1: a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960 [syn: {Republic of Madagascar}, {Malagasy Republic}] 2: an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of...
Madagascar cat
1: small lemur having its tail barred with black [syn: {ring-tailed lemur}, {Lemur catta}]
Madagascar jasmine
1: twining woody vine of Madagascar having thick dark waxy evergreen leaves and clusters of large fragrant waxy white flowers along the stems; widely cultivated in warm regions [syn: {waxflower}, {Ste...
Madagascar pepper
1: climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam [syn: {pepper}, {common pepper}, {black pepper}, {white pepper},...
Madagascar periwinkle
1: commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers [syn: {periwinkle}, {rose periwinkle}, {old maid}, {Cape periwinkle}, {red periwinkle}, {cayenne jasmine}, {Catharanthus...
Madagascar plum
1: small shrubby tree of Madagascar cultivated in tropical regions as a hedge plant and for its deep red acid fruits resembling small plums [syn: {governor's plum}, {governor plum}, {ramontchi}, {bato...
madake
1: large bamboo having thick-walled culms; native of China and perhaps Japan; widely brown elsewhere [syn: {giant timber bamboo}, {ku-chiku}, {Phyllostachys bambusoides}]
madam
1: a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady" [syn: {dame}, {ma'am}, {lady}, {gentlewoman}] 2: a woman who runs a house of prostitution [syn: {brothel kee...
madame
1: title used for a married Frenchwoman [also: {mesdames} (pl)]
Madame Curie
1: French chemist (born in Poland) who won two Nobel Prizes; one (with her husband and Henri Becquerel) for research on radioactivity and another for her discovery of radium and polonium (1867-1934) [...
Madame de Maintenon
1: French consort of Louis XIV who secretly married the king after the death of his first wife (1635-1719) [syn: {Maintenon}, {Marquise de Maintenon}, {Francoise d'Aubigne}]
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