ˈmɪrəkl n. 1 an
extraordinary event attributed to
some supernatural agency. 2 a
any remarkable occurrence. b a remarkable
development in some specified
area (an
economic miracle;
the German miracle). 3 (usu. foll. by of) a remarkable or
outstanding specimen (the
plan was a miracle of ingenuity). ømiracle
drug a drug
which represents a
breakthrough in
medical science. miracle
play a
medieval play based on the
Bible or the
lives of the saints. [ME f. OF f. L miraculum
object of
wonder f. mirari wonder f. mirus wonderful]