n.
Pronunciation: ' mär-v ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English mervel, from Anglo-French merveille, from Late Latin mirabilia marvels, from Latin, neuter plural of mirabilis wonderful, from mirari to wonder
Date: 14th century
1 : one that causes wonder or astonishment <her talent is a marvel to behold>
2 : intense surprise or interest : ASTONISHMENT