mirror

¹mir·ror

noun \ˈmir-ər, mi-rər\

Definition of MIRROR

1

: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection

2

a : something that gives a true representation b : an exemplary model

— mir·rored \-(r)ə(r)d\ adjective

— mir·ror·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of MIRROR

1. <breaking a mirror is supposed to bring seven years of bad luck>

Origin of MIRROR

Middle English mirour, from Anglo-French mirur, from mirer to look at, from Latin mirari to wonder at

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to MIRROR

Synonyms: glass, looking glass

Related Words: cheval glass, dressing glass, hand glass, pier glass, pier mirror; reflector

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Rhymes with MIRROR

cheerer, fearer, hearer, shearer, smearer, spearer