miration
miration · mirations
Display of surprise or wonderment, of marvelling at somethingDisplay of surprise or wonderment, of marvelling at something; commotion.
/maɪ.ɹeɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(Southern US, uncommon)Display of surprise or wonderment, of marvelling at something; commotion.
Origin
Related to mirate. Usually said to be a shortening of admiration. Ultimately from Latin mīRelated to mirate. Usually said to be a shortening of admiration. Ultimately from Latin mīrātiō, mīror (“marvel at”).
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