"miration" meaning in English

See miration in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /maɪ.ɹeɪ.ʃən/ Forms: mirations [plural]
Etymology: Related to mirate. Usually said to be a shortening of admiration. Ultimately from Latin mīrātiō, mīror (“marvel at”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|mīrātiō}} Latin mīrātiō Head templates: {{en-noun}} miration (plural mirations)
  1. (Southern US, Midland US, uncommon) Display of surprise or wonderment, of marvelling at something; commotion. Tags: Southern-US, uncommon Related terms: list in admire

Inflected forms

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Download raw JSONL data for miration meaning in English (1.8kB)

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