mirror
mirror definition
mir·ror (mir′ər)
noun
- 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
- anything that gives a true representation or description
- Rare something to be imitated or emulated; model
- 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.
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