marvel.
That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.
Meaning & usage
That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.
Wonder, astonishment.
Where this word comes from
First attested from 1300, from Middle English merveile, from Old French merveille (“a wonder”), from Vulgar Latin *miribilia, from Latin mīrābilia (“wonderful things”), from neuter plural of mīrābilis (“strange, wonderful”), from mīror (“to wonder at”), from mīrus (“wonderful”). Doublet of mirabilia.
To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.
To wonder at.
To cause to wonder or be surprised.
Where this word comes from
First attested from 1300, from Middle English merveile, from Old French merveille (“a wonder”), from Vulgar Latin *miribilia, from Latin mīrābilia (“wonderful things”), from neuter plural of mīrābilis (“strange, wonderful”), from mīror (“to wonder at”), from mīrus (“wonderful”). Doublet of mirabilia.
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