Madras is a lightweight cotton fabric that originated in southern India, typically woven with a colorful plaid or checked pattern and commonly used for warm weather.
2. Mohair
Answer: Types of Fabrics
Mohair is a soft, durable fabric made from the hair of the Angora goat, valued for its warmth and commonly used in clothing and upholstery.
3. Muslin
Answer: Types of Fabrics
Muslin is a lightweight cotton fabric with a plain weave that originated in South Asia and is commonly used for clothing and household textiles.
4. Moleskin
Answer: Types of Fabrics
Moleskin is a thick, durable cotton fabric with a smooth, closely woven surface, traditionally used for trousers, jackets, and other hard-wearing clothing.
5. Moat
Answer: Parts of a Castle
A moat is a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or fortified structure, often filled with water and designed to make it more difficult for attackers to reach the walls.
6. Motte
Answer: Parts of a Castle
A motte is a raised mound of earth in a medieval castle, usually topped by a wooden or stone fortified tower that provided a strong defensive position.
7. Merlon
Answer: Parts of a Castle
A merlon is the solid raised section of a castle's battlement, providing protection for defenders between the open gaps used to observe or attack approaching enemies.
8. Murder hole
Answer: Parts of a Castle
A murder hole is an opening in the ceiling of a castle gateway or passage through which defenders could attack enemies who had entered below.
9. Mandible
Answer: Bones in the Human Body
The mandible is the lower jawbone and the largest, strongest bone of the human face, supporting the lower teeth and moving during chewing and speaking.
10. Maxilla
Answer: Bones in the Human Body
The maxilla is a paired bone that forms the upper jaw, supports the upper teeth, and contributes to the structure of the nose and eye sockets.
11. Metacarpal
Answer: Bones in the Human Body
A metacarpal is one of the five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist bones to the finger bones and help form the structure of the palm.
12. Metatarsal
Answer: Bones in the Human Body
A metatarsal is one of the five long bones in the foot that connect the ankle region to the toes and help support the body's weight during standing and walking.
13. Memoir
Answer: Types of Books
A memoir is a nonfiction book in which an author recounts personal experiences and memories, usually focusing on a particular period or theme rather than covering their entire life.
14. Missal
Answer: Types of Books
A missal is a Christian liturgical book, especially in the Roman Catholic tradition, containing the prayers and other texts needed for the celebration of Mass throughout the year.
15. Manga
Answer: Types of Books
Manga is a style of Japanese comic book or graphic novel that covers many genres and is traditionally read from right to left in its original Japanese format.
16. Manual
Answer: Types of Books
A manual is a book that gives detailed instructions for using equipment, completing a task, or following a particular procedure.
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