| MSG |
abbreviation of "monosodium glutamate," a white crystalline powder that intensifies the flavor of foods, esp. meat, often used in Chinese cuisine. |
| Msgr. |
(sometimes l.c.) abbreviation of "Monsignor," a title conferred upon certain prelates, such as dignitaries of the Roman Catholic Church. |
| m'sieur |
contracted form of "monsieur". |
| MSS |
abbreviation of "manuscripts." |
| MST |
abbreviation of "Mountain Standard Time," the standard time used in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, seven hours behind Greenwich time. |
| MT |
abbreviation of "Montana," a northwestern U.S. state on the Canadian border between North Dakota and Idaho. |
| Mt. |
abbreviation of "mount" or "mountain." |
| Mt. Hime |
also known as Himeyama, site of Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. |
| mtn. |
an abbreviation of "mountain." |
| mu |
the name of the twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet. |
| much |
great in degree, number, or amount. [5 definitions] |
| muchacha |
(Spanish) a young woman; a female adolescent. |
| muchacho |
(Spanish) a young man. |
| much less |
let alone (used to add to one's statement an element that is highly unlikely given the fact just stated). |
| mucilage |
any of various sticky preparations or substances used as adhesives. [2 definitions] |
| mucilaginous |
of, concerning, secreting, or resembling mucilage; soft, moist, and sticky. |
| muck |
organic matter in decomposition; manure. [7 definitions] |
| muckrake |
to investigate and expose misconduct or corruption, esp. on the part of political or business leaders. |
| muckraker |
one who investigates and exposes misconduct or corruption, esp. on the part of political or business leaders. |
| muck up |
(informal) to make a mess of; throw into confusion; botch. |
| mucosa |
a membrane that secretes mucus, lining all body parts that are in direct or indirect contact with the exterior. |