mazard

noun

ˈma-zərd How to pronounce mazard (audio)
variants or mazzard
Definition of mazardnext
chiefly dialect
as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth Granny threatened to whop me on the mazard if I didn't start minding my manners

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  1. head
  2. dome
  3. block
  4. bean
Noun
  • There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.
    Mike Hutton, Post-Tribune, 19 July 2017
  • Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.
    David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 July 2017
Definition of head
Noun
  • City officials and project managers on Wednesday provided a tour of construction of the dome so far, which is being funded with $14 million from American Rescue Plan Act grants.
    Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The 2024 ornament depicts the mosaics and mural at the top of the dome, which many visitors and school groups photograph or admire while laying down on the floor of the rotunda.
    Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Pace over blocks of Roman roads where warehouses, public baths and markets once buzzed; examine varied mosaics that portray everyday events from a magnificent but fleeting era.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • That included at least one block in 10 games and two-or-more twice.
    Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of block
Noun
  • Gifts under $25 A bag of coffee from your favorite local shop Something feels fancy about an artisanal bag of coffee grounds or beans.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Add the cream cheese, corn and remaining whole beans and return to a simmer.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bean
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