mirror

noun

A surface capable of reflecting sufficient undiffused light to form an image of an object placed in front of it.

noun

Something that faithfully reflects or gives a true picture of something else.

noun

Something worthy of imitation.

transitive verb

To reflect in or as if in a mirror.

To reflect in or as in a mirror.

noun

A glass backed with an amalgam of tin or silver.

noun

A polished surface, as of metal, or of glass backed by a metal or other opaque substance, used to reflect objects, especially to reflect the face or person as an aid in making the toilet.

noun

Specifically, in optics, a surface of glass or polished substance that forms images by the reflection of rays of light; a speculum.

noun

Figuratively, that in or by which anything is shown or exemplified; hence, a pattern; an exemplar.

noun

In architecture, a small oval ornament surrounded by a concave molding; a simple form of cartouche.