| moonrise |
the appearance of the moon above the earth's horizon, or the time at which this occurs. |
| moonscape |
the surface of the moon or any representation of it. [2 definitions] |
| moonset |
the dropping of the moon below the earth's horizon, or the time at which this occurs. |
| moonshine |
(informal) alcoholic beverages that are illicitly produced, esp. corn whiskey. [3 definitions] |
| moonshiner |
(informal) a person who makes and sells illegally distilled alcoholic liquor, such as corn whiskey. |
| moonshot |
the launching of a spacecraft to the moon. |
| moonstone |
an opalescent variety of feldspar, used as a gem. [2 definitions] |
| moonstruck |
thought to be adversely affected by the moon's influence, as with lunacy, distraction, or romantic passion. |
| moonwalk |
the walking undertaken by an astronaut on the surface of the moon. [2 definitions] |
| moony |
absent-minded; distracted; dreamy. |
| Moor |
a member of a mixed Arab and Berber Muslim people now living largely in northwestern Africa. [3 definitions] |
| moor1 |
an area of open, rolling, poorly drained land supporting heather and other acid-loving plants. |
| moor2 |
to anchor (a ship, balloon, or other vessel) with cables or lines. [4 definitions] |
| moorhen |
a common wading bird that typically inhabits marshes; common gallinule. |
| mooring |
(often pl.) equipment used to secure a ship or other vessel in place, such as cables and anchors. [4 definitions] |
| moose |
a large North American hoofed, cud-chewing mammal with humped shoulders, the males of which bear broad, flattened antlers. |
| moo shu pork |
a Chinese dish of thin strips of pork with eggs and vegetables, quick-fried and usu. prepared in a crêpe with a kind of soy sauce. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. [6 definitions] |
| moot court |
a mock trial, usu. for the instruction of law students. |
| mop |
a mass of absorbent material fastened at the end of a long handle and used for washing surfaces, esp. floors. [3 definitions] |
| mope |
to act dejected and gloomy; sulk; brood. [3 definitions] |