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mirrors
We have found lemma(root) word of mirrors : mirror.
Definitions
[ˈmɪrə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image
(e.g: he checked his appearance in the mirror)
- a site on a network which stores the contents copied from another site
(e.g: the company now has a mirror site in Taiwan)
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old French mirour, based on Latin mirare ‘look at’. Early senses also included ‘a crystal used in magic’ and ‘a person deserving imitation’
[ˈmɪrə], (Verb)
Definitions:
- (of a surface) show a reflection of
(e.g: the clear water mirrored the sky)
- correspond or be similar to (another thing)
(e.g: his own views mirrored those of his followers)
- display content from (the screen of a computer, phone, or other device) on another screen, usually via a wireless connection
(e.g: device owners can mirror their screen to their TV)
- keep a copy of the contents of (a network site) at another site, typically in order to improve accessibility
(e.g: his site was mirrored at several colleges around the United States)
Phrases:
Origin
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Middle English: from Old French mirour, based on Latin mirare ‘look at’. Early senses also included ‘a crystal used in magic’ and ‘a person deserving imitation’
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