An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts children caused by the virus Measles morbillivirus and causing red rashes, fever, runny nose, coughing, and red eyes.

measlyadj

Particularly of pigs or pork: infected with larval tapeworms or trichinae (parasitic roundworms).

measurableadj

Able to be measured.

measurablyadv

In a measurable manner.

measurenoun

A prescribed quantity or extent.

measuredadj

That has been determined by measurement.

measurementnoun

The act of measuring.

measuresnoun

plural of measure

measuringverb

present participle and gerund of measure

meatnoun

The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food, or a food designed to replicate its taste and texture (like plant-based meat).

meatballnoun

A ball of minced or ground meat, seasoned and cooked.

Meathname

A county of Ireland.

meatheadnoun

An ungainly, dull, or stupid person; someone who is lazy, disrespectful, and/or whose beliefs and philosophies clash with those of another.

meatlessadj

Without meat.

meatloafnoun

A dish of ground meat (usually made from ground beef, although lamb, pork, veal, venison, poultry and seafood are also used) formed into a loaf shape, mixed with egg and breadcrumbs, then baked or smoked, and usually served in slices.

meatpackingnoun

The slaughter and further processing of animals for meat.

meatsnoun

plural of meat

meatyadj

Of, relating to, or containing meat.

Meauxname

A surname from French.

mecnoun

Clipping of meconium.

Meccaname

A province of Saudi Arabia.

Meccanoname

A brand of model construction system consisting of reusable metal strips, plates, girders, etc.

mechnoun

A large piloted combat robot.

mechanoun

A large armoured robot on legs, typically controlled by a pilot seated inside.

mechanicadj

mechanical; relating to mechanics or the laws of motion in physics

mechanicaladj

Characteristic of someone who does manual labour for a living; coarse, vulgar.

mechanicallyadv

From a mechanical point of view.

mechanicalsnoun

mechanical fixtures and fittings.

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