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| miracle [ mírrək'l ] (plural miracles) |
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1. act of God: an event that appears to be contrary to the laws of nature and is regarded as an act of God
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2. amazing event: an event or action that is amazing, extraordinary, or unexpected
  It'll be a miracle if we get there on time.
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3. marvellous example: something admired as a marvellous creation or example of a particular type of science or skill
a miracle of modern engineering
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| [12th century. Via French< Latin miraculum 'object of wonder' < mirari 'wonder at' < mirus 'wonderful'] |
