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mir·ror (mir′ər)

noun

  1. a smooth surface that reflects the images of objects; esp., a piece of glass coated on the reverse side as with silver or an amalgam
  2. anything that gives a true representation or description
  3. Rare something to be imitated or emulated; model
  4. Archaic a crystal used by fortune-tellers, sorcerers, etc.

Etymology: ME mirour < OFr mireor < VL *miratorium < mirare: see mirage

transitive verb

to reflect, as in a mirror; give or show a likeness of

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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