| merino |
a breed of sheep originating in Spain. [2 definitions] |
| merit |
worth or high quality. [5 definitions] |
| meritless |
combined form of merit. |
| meritocracy |
a system in which people attain power, influence, and wealth because of their intellectual abilities rather than because of their class status or family lineage. |
| meritorious |
having merit; worthy of praise or reward. |
| merit system |
a system in which people are hired or promoted to civil service positions on the basis of the results of competitive examinations. |
| Meriwether Lewis |
U.S. co-leader with William Clark of an expedition to explore the uncharted American West, from Missouri to Oregon, from 1804 to 1807 (b.1774--d.1809). |
| Merlin |
in Arthurian legend, a magician and seer who helps King Arthur. |
| merlin |
a small aggressive falcon of Europe and North America. [2 definitions] |
| merlot |
a red grape from which some French Bordeaux wines are made. [2 definitions] |
| mermaid |
a mythical sea creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the lower body and tail of a fish. |
| merman |
a mythical sea creature with the head and upper body of a man and the lower body and tail of a fish. |
| -merous |
having parts of (such) a type or number; partite. |
| Merovingian |
of or pertaining to the line of kings who ruled over ancient France from about 500 A.D. to 751 A.D. [2 definitions] |
| merrily |
in a cheerful and happy way. |
| merriment |
lighthearted and happy enjoyment, especially in the company of others; gaiety; mirth. |
| merry |
cheerful and gay, or inclined to be so. [3 definitions] |
| merry-andrew |
one who plays a fool; buffoon; clown. |
| Merry Christmas |
used as a greeting, when meeting or parting, to wish someone a joyful time at Christmas. |
| merry-go-round |
a circular, machine-driven, revolving platform with seats, often in the form of horses that go up and down on vertical poles, on which rides may be purchased; carousel. [2 definitions] |
| merrymaker |
one who participates in some joyous or festive occasion. |