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    [Noun]  | "mir*ror" | \ ˈmir-ər \


    1: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection

    2: something that gives a true representation

    3: an exemplary model

    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English mirour "object with a reflective surface, reflection, model of conduct," borrowed from Anglo-French mirur, mireour, from mirer "to look at" (going back to Latin mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at") + -ur, -eour {see: |-or:1|-or:1} {mat|admire|admire};

    [Noun]  | "mirror image" 


    1: something that has its parts reversely arranged in comparison with another similar thing or that is reversed with reference to an intervening axis or plane

    2: the direct opposite

    3: image

    Origin: 1885 ;

    [Noun]  | "magnetic mirror" 


    1: a magnetic field that confines a plasma by reflecting ions back toward the main plasma concentration

    Origin: 1952 ;

    [Noun]  | "rear*view mirror" | \ ˈrir-ˌvyü- \


    1: a mirror (as in an automobile) that gives the driver a view of the area behind a vehicle

    2: past —used in phrases like in the rearview mirror and in one's rearview mirror

    Origin: 1911 ;

    [Noun]  | "one-way mirror" 


    1: a piece of glass that is a mirror on one side but that can be seen through like a window from the other side

    [Noun]  | "side-view mirror" 


    1: a mirror on the outside of a vehicle that allows the driver to see what is behind and to the right or left of the vehicle

    [Noun]  | "two-way mirror" 


    1: a piece of glass that is a mirror on one side but that can be seen through like a window from the other side

    [Noun]  | "wing mirror" 


    1: a mirror on the outside of a vehicle that allows the driver to see what is behind and to the right or left of the vehicle

    [Noun]  | "pier glass" 


    1: a large high mirror; especially : one designed to occupy the wall space between windows —called also pier mirror

    Origin: 1703 ;

    [Verb]  | "mirror" 


    1: to reflect in or as if in a mirror

    2: resemble

    Origin: 1593 ;

     Derivative of {see: |mirror:1|mirror:1};

    [Noun]  | "mirror" 


    1: a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection;


      * e.g., " ... breaking a mirror is supposed to bring seven years of bad luck "



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    [Noun]  | "mirror image" 


    1: something or someone that strongly resembles another;


      * e.g., " ... looking at the idealistic intern, the elderly physician could not help but see the mirror image of himself 40 years earlier "



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    [Noun]  | "mirror images" 


    1: something or someone that strongly resembles another;


      * e.g., " ... looking at the idealistic intern, the elderly physician could not help but see the mirror image of himself 40 years earlier "



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    [Noun]  | "pier mirror" 


    1: as in pier glass, dressing glass;


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    [Verb]  | "mirror" 


    1: to reproduce or show (an exact likeness) as a mirror would;


      * e.g., " ... the still waters of the pond mirroring the cloudless sky above "



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     [ "mirror" ]

    1: The magical door to another dimension where everyone looks like you when you look at them and copy's you.

      * e.g.,  ... I looked in the mirror and the person in it copied me! 

     [ "mirror" ]

    2: The sad part is us mere mortals cannot break the barrier that is the other dimension so we are forced to look and copy our poor doppelgangers.

     [ "mirror" ]

    1: An archive site or web site which keeps a copy of some or all files at another site so as to make them more quickly available to local users and to reduce the load on the source site.

      * e.g.,  ... The internet archive mirrors lots of old websites. 

     [ "mirror" ]

    1: To indicate a snappy comeback, whereby the abuser becomes the abusee.

      * e.g.,  ... Granty: God, could you fit any more in your mouth you pig?! 

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    1: A mirror is someone who really doesnt have a personality of their own so they find someone to copy and mimic them. This can range from clothing to speech and even hobbies. You might think that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but in this case it isnt

      * e.g.,  ... "Dude why is that guy wearing MY t shirt how did he even get it?" 

     [ "mirror" ]

    1: A girls prized possesion. Synonoyms include reflective glass and anything shiny.

      * e.g.,  ... Damn, that chick wont stop fuckin admirin her ugly face in the mirror! 

     [ "mirror" ]

    1: A reflective surface;

      * e.g.,  ... That chair's so shiny, it's like a mirror. 

     [ "mirror" ]

    2: For girls: a lifeline and consultant

      * e.g.,  ... Girl looking in mirror: "hey sexy, yea i'm sexy, nice ass sexy (a girl just wants to know she's sexy)." 

     [ "mirror" ]

    3: Guys: their personal trainer for that sexy look.

     [ "mirror" ]

    1: what ugly people look at 100 times a day to see if they look ne betta, no it doesnt work, my brother has tried it already

      * e.g.,  ... Im going to look in the mirror and see if i look any better 

     [ "mirror" ]

    1: Anything with a vague reflection of your self-image.

      * e.g.,  ... Constantly looking at a mirror won't make you look better. 

     [ "mirror" ]

    1: Noun

      * e.g.,  ... Person 1: how goes it, old chap?  

     [ "mirror" ]

    2: A shiny surface, usually made of glass and silvered, and meant solely to cater to every man's and woman's inherent narcissistic tendencies.

      * e.g.,  ... Person 2: it goes old fellow, it goes. I've just gotten back some of my self-confidence after a long staring match with my Casanova-like self in the mirror. yeah! 

     [ "mirror" ]

    3: Adj

      * e.g.,  ... Girl 1: Did you lambast the Bush Presidency in your recent paper? 

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    4: To imitate someone/something.

      * e.g.,  ... Girl 2: Yes, I did. And it really is amazing just how closely Dubya's policies mirror Reagan's. Self-proclaimed messiahs the both of them. More like satan incarnates. At least, Reagan could ACT well.  

     [ "mirror" ]

    1: Perfect glass spouse- The Blood Brothers

      * e.g.,  ... Why do i have to put this here again? 

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