01 n. A wonder or wonderful thing.
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A wonder or wonderful thing.“That miracle and queen of genus.” — Shak.
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2.
An event or effect contrary to the established constitution and course of things, or a deviation from the known laws of nature; a supernatural event, or one transcending the ordinary laws by which the universe is governed.“They considered not the miracle of the loaves.” — Mark vi. 52.
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A miracle play.
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A story or legend abounding in miracles.[Obs.]“When said was all this miracle.” — Chaucer.
Phrases & compounds
Miracle monger —
an impostor who pretends to work miracles.
Miracle play —
one of the old dramatic entertainments founded on legends of saints and martyrs or (see 2d Mystery, 2) on events related in the Bible.