Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Matala A barangay of Ibaan, Batangas, Philippines. Matalaba A barangay of Santa Cruz, Marinduque, Philippines. matalafi A shrub, of species Psychotria insularum, used for medicine and found in American Samoa, Niue, Samoa, and Tonga. Matalam A municipality of Cotabato, Philippines. Matale A cities in Sri Lanka Matallana A surname. Matalom A municipality of Leyte, Philippines. Mataloto A barangay of the municipality of Leyte, province of Leyte, Philippines. Matalucci A surname from Italian. Matam A city in Senegal. matamata A side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf. matamatam A Tolai ceremony in memory of dead ancestors. Matampay A barangay of Kadingilan, Bukidnon, Philippines. Matanag A barangay of Legazpi, Albay, Philippines. Matane A town and river in Quebec, Canada. Matangi A Hindu goddess. Matanuska A river in Southcentral Alaska, United States. matanza A place where animals are slaughtered, for their hides, meat, tallow, etc, particularly in a Latin American context; a slaughterhouse. matanzas A city in Matanzas Province, Cuba. matapee A yuca strainer or press (sebucan) in the form of a tube of basketry hung from a hook and compressed by stretching the lower end with a pole, used for expressing prussic acid out of yuca pulp. Mataporquera A village in Valdeolea municipality, Cantabria, Spain. Mataquito A river in Chile. Matar A surname. Matara A barangay of Libon, Albay, Philippines. Mataram The capital and largest city, a provincial in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Matarazzo A surname from Italian. Matarese A surname. Matariki The season, in late May or early June, when the Pleiades star cluster first rises, treated as the beginning of the new year by the Maori. Mataronese Of or from Mataró, a city in Catalonia, Spain. matasano Synonym of white sapote. matatabi Species of plant of the genus Actinidia, family Actinidiaceae Matatalaib A barangay of Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines. Matathia A settlement in the former Rift Valley province, Kenya. matatu A minivan used as a shared taxi, especially one operating without a licence. Mataura A town in eastern Southland, New Zealand. Matawan An unincorporated community in Byron Township, Waseca County, Minnesota. matawari A form of exercise in which a rikishi sits on the ground with his legs wide apart, then lowers his torso to touch the ground between his legs. Matayoshi A surname from Japanese. Matayum A barangay of Cataingan, Masbate, Philippines. matball A sport resembling kickball, but with larger bases (often gym mats) that can be occupied by more than one player. matbar The leader of a village, who serves as arbiter in local disputes. matboard Synonym of mountboard. matbucha A cooked dish of tomatoes and roasted bell peppers seasoned with garlic and chili pepper. match Any contest or trial of strength or skill, or to determine superiority. matcha A type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies. matchability The quality or degree of being matchable. matchable Able to be matched. matchableness The quality of being matchable. Matcham A locality in the Central Coast council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia. Matchar A surname. matchatini A martini cocktail made with matcha. matchboard A type of wooden board that connects with others using a tongue and groove system matchboarded Constructed of, or lined with matchboard. matchboarding A type of softwood panelling formerly used for walls and ceilings. matchbook A small assemblage of cut and folded paperboard comprising a folded sheet (the matchcover) and some rows of matches (paperboard strips with the ends dipped to produce the matchheads), generally with a striker on the outside. matchbox A small box, usually a small cardboard box, in which matches are kept. matchbreaker Someone who breaks dating, engagement, or marriage arrangements. matchcloth A kind of coarse woolen cloth. matchcoat A type of mantle made from fur, worn by some Native Americans. matchcover The cover of a matchbook. matcher One who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages or relationships for others; a matchmaker. matchet machete Matchett A surname. matchflare The flaring of a lit match. matchgate A weighted planar graph having some external nodes matchgirl A girl who sold matches on the streets. matchhead The head of a match, especially the easily ignited and highly flammable head of a friction match. matchiness The quality of being matchy. matching The same as another; sharing the same design. Matchinga A surname. matchingness The quality of matching; correspondence; agreement. matchless Having no match; without equal. matchlessly In a matchless manner. matchlessness The state or condition of being matchless. matchlight The light produced by a burning match. matchlike Resembling or characteristic of a match (stick for igniting a fire). matchlit Lit by means of a match. matchlock Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan. matchlockman A soldier trained to use a matchlock as a primary weapon. matchmake To carry out matchmaking: to set up a date between two people or to arrange a marriage. matchmakee One who has used the services of a matchmaker. matchmaker Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people. matchmaking An attempt to make two people romantically interested in each other, especially an attempt to set up a date between people or to arrange a marriage. Matchmara A large village in the thana of Godagari in Rajshahi district of Bangladesh. matchmark A mark inscribed on a component to aid alignment with the rest of an assembly. matchpot A miniature pot of paint, intended to be used as a sample for matching an existing colour. matchsafe A small metal box for carrying matches for lighting a pipe or similar. matchstick A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match. matchup A pairing of two things, people or teams, especially for a competition matchweed Synonym of broomweed (“plants of Gutierrezia genus”). matchweek The week in which a sporting event takes place. matchwinner A player whose skill enables their team to win matches. matchwinning That wins a match. matchwood Wood, often in the form of splinters, suitable for making matches. matchy color-coordinated, matching, especially to an excess. mate A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate. mateable Capable of being mated or joined together. mated fitted together or interlocked Mateen A surname. Mateer A surname. Mategriffon A medieval castle in Messina, Sicily, located in what is today Viale Principe Umberto. matehood The state or condition of having a mate (someone to reproduce with). Matei A surname. mateine Caffeine extracted from maté plant. Mateja A surname from Polish. Matejka A surname. Matelarag A barangay of Las Navas, Northern Samar, Philippines. mateless Without a mate. matelessness Absence of a mate. matelot A sailor. matelotage A social practice of same-sex civil union among seafarers in the 17th and 18th centuries. matelote A stew made primarily with fish and wine. Matelski A surname from Polish. Matengo a language of southern Tanzania Mateo A male given name from Spanish. mateology vain, pointless discourse or inquiry; waffle. mateotechny Any unprofitable scheme. mater Mother. Matera A province of Basilicata, Italy. Materan Of or relating to Matera, Italy. materfamilias The female head of a household. materia The physical substances which create the natural world: matter, materials, substance, etc. material Of, relating to, or consisting of matter, especially physical. materialism Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns. materialist Someone who is materialistic, concerned only with material possessions. materialistic Being overly concerned with material possessions and wealth. materialistically In a materialistic manner. materiality The quality of being material; having a physical existence. materializable Capable of being materialized. materialization The conversion of something into a physical form. materialize To cause to take physical form, or to cause an object to appear. materialized Having taken physical form; having become real. materializer One who materializes, or makes something material. materially In a material manner; with regard to physical things or characteristics. materialman A person who supplies construction materials. materialness The state of being material. materialography Microscopic study of materials. materiarian A materialist; one who believes only in physical matter, or the material world. materiate Consisting of matter; material. materiation The act of creating matter; materialization materiel Military equipment, apparatus, and supplies. materiology Study of material culture. materiomic Of or relating to materiomics. materiomics The study of the properties of materials at all scales Matern A surname from German. maternal Of or pertaining to a mother; having the characteristics of a mother; motherly. maternalism The treatment of people in a motherly manner, especially by caring for them as a mother would care for her children. maternalist A supporter of maternalism. maternalistic Exhibiting or relating to maternalism. maternalistically In a maternalistic fashion.