Main Entry: ¹mar·vel

Pronunciation: \ˈmär-vəl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English mervel, from Anglo-French merveille, from Late Latin mirabilia marvels, from Latin, neuter plural of mirabilis wonderful, from mirari to wonder

Date: 14th century

1 : one that causes wonder or astonishment <her talent is a marvel to behold>
2 : intense surprise or interest : astonishment