Marvel

proper nounproper nounattested in dialogue

A surname.

proper noun

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A surname.

proper noun

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Variant of Marvel ComicsEllipsis of Marvel Comics.
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Variant of Marvel StudiosEllipsis of Marvel Studios.
There’s the Thor fly in tribute of the God of Thunder, played in Marvel by Chris Hemsworth. Its scientific name is “Daptolestes bronteflavus,” which is derived from Latin like most scientific names – and translates to “blond thunder.”
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Variant of MarvelverseClipping of Marvelverse

Etymology

From marvel, marvelous.

Forms

plural: Marvels

Marv · A diminutive of the male given name Marvin.MARV · A maneuverable reentry vehicle, a type of nuclear warhead…marvel · That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a portent.

Marvel · A surname.

marvellous · Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.marvelous · Exciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.Marvin · A male given name from Welsh.

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