An optical phenomenon sometimes seen on the summits of mountains when the observer is between the Sun and a mass of cloud or fog. The figures of the observer and surrounding objects are seen projected on the cloud, greatly enlarged and often encircled by rainbow colours.

plural of mountain spectre

(idiomatic, of food) To be deliciously soft and creamy, create a melting sensation when eaten, and therefore need little chewing.

(idiomatic, of food) Deliciously soft and creamy, creating a melting sensation when eaten, and therefore needing little chewing.

A laboratory mouse.

A small mammal of the order Rodentia, usually Mus musculus, which is bred and kept for scientific research.

plural of mountain mahogany

Any shrub in the genus Cercocarpus in the family Rosaceae, native to the western US and norther Mexico.

Tatra

Any of the strepsirrhine primates of the genus Mirza.