Marvel (noun, /ˈmɑːrvəl/ in US; /ˈmɑː.vəl/ in UK; /ˈmɑː.vəl/ in Australian English) refers to something that causes wonder or admiration; a remarkable example. It can also denote a prodigy or an object of wonder. The word often appears in phrases like “a marvel of engineering” or “movie Marvel universe.” Historically, it entered English from Old French esmarveler and Latin mirari, evolving to denote wonder before becoming a general term of astonishment.
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