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238 Nouns That Start With MU

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mu (noun) the 12th letter of the Greek alphabet
muadhdhin (noun) the Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day Synonyms: muazzin, muezzin
muazzin (noun) the Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day Synonyms: muadhdhin, muezzin
much (noun) a great amount or extent
muchness (noun) greatness of quantity or measure or extent
mucilage (noun) a gelatinous substance secreted by plants
(noun) cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive Synonyms: glue, gum
mucin (noun) a nitrogenous substance found in mucous secretions; a lubricant that protects body surfaces
muck (noun) any thick, viscous matter Synonyms: goo, gook, goop, guck, gunk, ooze, slime, sludge
(noun) fecal matter of animals Synonyms: droppings, dung
muckheap (noun) a heap of dung or refuse Synonyms: dunghill, midden, muckhill
muckhill (noun) a heap of dung or refuse Synonyms: dunghill, midden, muckheap
muckle (noun) (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent Synonyms: batch, deal, flock, good deal, great deal, hatful, heap, lot, mass, mess, mickle, mint, mountain, passel, peck, pile, plenty, pot, quite a little, raft, sight, slew, spate, stack, tidy sum, wad
muckraker (noun) one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage) Synonyms: mudslinger
muckraking (noun) the exposure of scandal (especially about public figures)
mucoid (noun) any of several glycoproteins similar to mucin
mucopolysaccharide (noun) complex polysaccharides containing an amino group; occur chiefly as components of connective tissue
mucopolysaccharidosis (noun) any of a group of genetic disorders involving a defect in the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides resulting in greater than normal levels of mucopolysaccharides in tissues
mucor (noun) any mold of the genus Mucor
mucosa (noun) mucus-secreting membrane lining all body cavities or passages that communicate with the exterior Synonyms: mucous membrane
mucoviscidosis (noun) the most common hereditary disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known Synonyms: CF, cystic fibrosis, fibrocystic disease of the pancreas, pancreatic fibrosis
mucuna (noun) any of several erect or climbing woody plants of the genus Mucuna; widespread in tropics of both hemispheres
mucus (noun) protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium Synonyms: mucous secretion
mud (noun) slanderous remarks or charges
(noun) water soaked soil; soft wet earth Synonyms: clay
mudcat (noun) large catfish of central United States having a flattened head and projecting jaw Synonyms: flathead catfish, goujon, Pylodictus olivaris, shovelnose catfish, spoonbill catfish
(noun) flesh of scaleless food fish of the southern United States; often farmed Synonyms: catfish
mudder (noun) a racehorse that runs well on a muddy racetrack
muddiness (noun) the quality of being cloudy Synonyms: cloudiness, murkiness
(noun) a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior Synonyms: confusedness, confusion, disarray, mental confusion
(noun) the wetness of ground that is covered or soaked with water Synonyms: sloppiness, wateriness
muddle (noun) a confused multitude of things Synonyms: clutter, fuddle, jumble, mare's nest, smother, welter
(noun) informal terms for a difficult situation Synonyms: fix, hole, jam, kettle of fish, mess, pickle
mudguard (noun) a curved piece above the wheel of a bicycle or motorcycle to protect the rider from water or mud thrown up by the wheels Synonyms: splash-guard, splash guard
mudhif (noun) a reed hut in the marshlands of Iraq; rare since the marshes were drained
mudra (noun) ritual hand movement in religion or religious dancing, particularly in Hinduism or Buddhism
mudskipper (noun) found in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia; able to move on land on strong pectoral fins Synonyms: mudspringer
mudslide (noun) a landslide of mud
mudslinger (noun) one who spreads real or alleged scandal about another (usually for political advantage) Synonyms: muckraker
mudspringer (noun) found in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia; able to move on land on strong pectoral fins Synonyms: mudskipper
muesli (noun) mixture of untoasted dry cereals and fruits
muezzin (noun) the Muslim official of a mosque who summons the faithful to prayer from a minaret five times a day Synonyms: muadhdhin, muazzin
muff (noun) (sports) dropping the ball Synonyms: fumble
(noun) a warm tubular covering for the hands
muffin (noun) a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan Synonyms: gem
muffle (noun) a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature
muffler (noun) a scarf worn around the neck
(noun) a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise Synonyms: silencer
(noun) a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations Synonyms: damper
mufti (noun) civilian dress worn by a person who is entitled to wear a military uniform
(noun) a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law
mug (noun) with handle and usually cylindrical
(noun) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) Synonyms: countenance, kisser, phiz, physiognomy, smiler, visage
(noun) a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of Synonyms: chump, fall guy, fool, gull, mark, patsy, soft touch, sucker
(noun) the quantity that can be held in a mug Synonyms: mugful
mugful (noun) the quantity that can be held in a mug Synonyms: mug
muggee (noun) a victim of a mugging
mugger (noun) a robber who takes property by threatening or performing violence on the person who is robbed (usually on the street)
mugginess (noun) a state of warm humidity
mugging (noun) assault with intent to rob
muggins (noun) a person who lacks good judgment Synonyms: fool, sap, saphead, tomfool
mugshot (noun) a photograph of someone's face (especially one made for police records) Synonyms: mug shot
mugwort (noun) any of several weedy composite plants of the genus Artemisia
mugwump (noun) a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics) Synonyms: fencesitter, independent
muishond (noun) southern African weasel
mujahadeen (noun) a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad Synonyms: mujahadein, mujahadin, mujahedeen, mujahedin, mujahideen, mujahidin
mujahadein (noun) a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad Synonyms: mujahadeen, mujahadin, mujahedeen, mujahedin, mujahideen, mujahidin
mujahadin (noun) a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad Synonyms: mujahadeen, mujahadein, mujahedeen, mujahedin, mujahideen, mujahidin
mujahedeen (noun) a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad Synonyms: mujahadeen, mujahadein, mujahadin, mujahedin, mujahideen, mujahidin
mujahedin (noun) a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad Synonyms: mujahadeen, mujahadein, mujahadin, mujahedeen, mujahideen, mujahidin
mujahid (noun) a Muslim engaged in what he considers to be a jihad
mujahideen (noun) a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad Synonyms: mujahadeen, mujahadein, mujahadin, mujahedeen, mujahedin, mujahidin
mujahidin (noun) a military force of Muslim guerilla warriors engaged in a jihad Synonyms: mujahadeen, mujahadein, mujahadin, mujahedeen, mujahedin, mujahideen
mujik (noun) a Russian peasant (especially prior to 1917) Synonyms: moujik, muzhik, muzjik
mujtihad (noun) an Islamic scholar who engages in ijtihad, the effort to derive rules of divine law from Muslim sacred texts
mukataa (noun) an Arabic word for headquarters or administrative center
mulatto (noun) an offspring of a black and a white parent
mulberry (noun) sweet usually dark purple blackberry-like fruit of any of several mulberry trees of the genus Morus
(noun) any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry Synonyms: mulberry tree
mulch (noun) a protective covering of rotting vegetable matter spread to reduce evaporation and soil erosion
mulct (noun) money extracted as a penalty Synonyms: amercement, fine
mule (noun) hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
(noun) a slipper that has no fitting around the heel Synonyms: scuff
muleteer (noun) a worker who drives mules Synonyms: mule driver, mule skinner, skinner
muliebrity (noun) the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women Synonyms: femininity
(noun) the state of being an adult woman Synonyms: womanhood
mulishness (noun) the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome Synonyms: obstinacy, obstinance, stubbornness
mull (noun) a term used in Scottish names of promontories
mullein (noun) any of various plants of the genus Verbascum having large usually woolly leaves and terminal spikes of yellow or white or purplish flowers Synonyms: flannel leaf, velvet plant
muller (noun) a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone Synonyms: pestle, pounder
(noun) a vessel in which wine is mulled
(noun) a reflective thinker characterized by quiet contemplation Synonyms: muser, ponderer, ruminator
mullet (noun) bottom dwelling marine warm water fishes with two barbels on the chin
(noun) freshwater or coastal food fishes a spindle-shaped body; found worldwide Synonyms: gray mullet, grey mullet
(noun) highly valued lean flesh of marine or freshwater mullet Synonyms: gray mullet, grey mullet
mulligan (noun) Irish version of burgoo Synonyms: Irish burgoo, mulligan stew
mulligatawny (noun) a soup of eastern India that is flavored with curry; prepared with a meat or chicken base
mullion (noun) a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
mulloway (noun) large important food fish of Australia; almost indistinguishable from the maigre Synonyms: jewfish, Sciaena antarctica
multicollinearity (noun) a case of multiple regression in which the predictor variables are themselves highly correlated
multiculturalism (noun) the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country
multidimensionality (noun) The property of having many aspects or facets.
multifariousness (noun) noticeable heterogeneity Synonyms: diverseness, diversity, variety
multiflora (noun) vigorously growing rose having clusters of numerous small flowers; used for hedges and as grafting stock Synonyms: baby rose, Japanese rose, multiflora rose, Rosa multiflora
multifunctionality (noun) The condition of having multiple functions.
multimedia (noun) transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.) Synonyms: multimedia system
multinomial (noun) a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms Synonyms: polynomial
multiple (noun) the product of a quantity by an integer
multiplex (noun) a movie theater that has several different auditoriums in the same building
(noun) communicates two or more signals over a common channel
multiplexer (noun) a device that can interleave two or more activities
multiplicand (noun) the number that is multiplied by the multiplier
multiplication (noun) an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed Synonyms: times
(noun) the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production Synonyms: generation, propagation
(noun) a multiplicative increase
multiplicity (noun) a large number Synonyms: numerosity, numerousness
(noun) the property of being multiple
multiplier (noun) the number by which a multiplicand is multiplied Synonyms: multiplier factor
multiprocessing (noun) simultaneous processing by two or more processing units Synonyms: parallel processing
multiprocessor (noun) a computer that uses two or more processing units under integrated control
multiprogramming (noun) the execution of two or more computer programs by a single computer Synonyms: concurrent execution
multistage (noun) occurring in more than one stage
multitude (noun) a large gathering of people Synonyms: concourse, throng
(noun) the common people generally Synonyms: hoi polloi, mass, masses, people, the great unwashed
(noun) a large indefinite quantity Synonyms: battalion, large number, pack, plurality
multitudinousness (noun) a very large number (especially of people)
multivalence (noun) (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two Synonyms: multivalency, polyvalence, polyvalency

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