Words that start with M

Mild mannered mice melt marshmallows in Minnesota.

Mis forMarigold

Scientific name: genus: tagetes
Marigolds are bright orange or yellow flowers, related to the common daisy. They are very hardy plants that can be planted all year around in a sunny or partly shaded area, and take about 6 weeks to flower. Pinch out the first flower as it appears so the marigold will make more flowers.

Mis forMarinade

A marinade is the liquid used to marinate food. soy sauce is a popular marinade.

Mis forMarinate

Marinating is the process of soaking food in a flavored liquid called a marinade before it is cooked. Meat is often marinated, but vegetables can be marinated too. Marinades are often acidic, which helps soften meat that is a bit tough.

Mis forMarker

A marker, marking pen, felt-tip pen or branded as a Texta or Sharpie in some countries, is something you use to draw or write with. Markers have their own source of ink, and a soft tip. There are lots of different kinds of marker, for writing on whiteboards, overhead transparencies, paper, glass, and of course permanent markers versus erasable markers.

Mis forMarket

A market is a place where temporary shops are set up, selling things like fruit and vegetables.
Marmalade is a way of preserving citrus fruits like oranges and lemons. Marmalade made in the same way as jam, but jam is a name for preserved fruits that are not citrus.

Mis forMarmot

A marmot is a large rodent that lives in rocky mountain areas, alpine meadows, and open grasslands. Marmots will dig burrows into the ground. They spend their days foraging for grasses and other plants, and many hibernate for long stretches during cold winter months. They're known for sitting upright and watching for danger.

Mis forMarquee

A marquee is a protruding structure over a theater typically decorated in neon lights, which advertises a movie or play.

Mis forMarried

Two people are married if they have been through a wedding ceremony together and have formally become a couple.