merveille — meaning in English

English meaning

• prodigy noun A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.
• wonder noun A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.

Senses

merveille is used for these senses in English:

• angel wings A sweet, crisp pastry in the form of twisted ribbons dusted with confectioner's sugar.
• prodigy An amazing or marvellous thing; a wonder. [from 17th c.]
• wonder (countable) Something that causes amazement or awe; a marvel.

prodigy — full definition

1. noun A person, especially a child, with exceptional talent or ability.
2. noun An extraordinary or amazing thing.

wonder — full definition

1. noun A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.
2. noun Something that inspires awe or amazement.
3. verb To feel curious about something; to ask oneself a question.

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