Where does “marvel” come from?
Marvel comes from Middle English merveile, from Old French merveille, from Latin mirabilia, the plural of mirabilis meaning "wonderful," derived from the verb miror meaning "to wonder at."
marvel (English): That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle;...
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- That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle;...
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