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murex any of various spiny-shelled marine snails of tropical waters, formerly an important source of royal purple dye.
muricate in biology, having a surface that is rough with short, sharp points.
murk darkness or obscurity. [2 definitions]
murky dark or gloomy. [3 definitions]
murmur a soft, indistinct, continuous sound, such as that made by low voices in conversation. [6 definitions]
Murphy bed a bed that can be folded up into a closet or other recessed area when not in use.
Murphy's Law a facetious proposition that if it is possible for something to go wrong, it will go wrong.
murrain any of various infectious diseases of cattle, such anthrax.
Murray River a river in southeastern Australia.
murre either of two black and white, web-footed diving birds of northern oceans.
Muscadet (sometimes l.c.) a light, dry French wine, or the grape from which this wine is made.
muscadine a purple grape of the southern United States.
Muscat the seaport capital of Oman.
muscat a sweet, white variety of grape used for wine and raisins.
muscatel a sweet amber wine made from muscat grapes. [2 definitions]
muscle body tissue that controls movement of body parts by tightening and relaxing. [4 definitions]
musclebound having overdeveloped muscles and being stiff and inflexible as a result.
Muscovite a native or resident of Moscow. [2 definitions]
muscovite the most common mica found in several types of rocks, usu. colorless or silvery-white, used as an electrical insulator.
Muscovy duck a large crested duck of the Western Hemisphere that has been widely domesticated.
muscular of or relating to muscle. [2 definitions]