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Mannapuder refers to the Estonian semolina milk pudding similar to America's cream of wheat which is found throughout Estonia. Mannapuder is pronounced "mah-nah-pood-ah".

Magyi-ywet Thok refers to a Myanmar food made with tamarind leaves.

Marjamehu refers to berry juices which is one the Finn's favorite drinks especiall during summer times.

Mozart Kugeln refers to the Viennese sweets which is a delicious combination of marzipan and chocolate. Mozart Kugeln is available in Austria in various brands, but Mirabelle is regarded as the highest quality.

Manha or Månha is the Chamorro's word for "young coconut". The Chamorro language which is spoken throughout the Mariana Islands, including Guam, is an Austronesian language.

Morcizas refers to one of Chamorro traditional foods made of chicken neck stuffed with chicken meat, pepper leaves, onions and garlic, tied at both ends and stewed in broth. The Chamorro people arrived on Guam from the Malay Peninsula around 3000 BCE, and they occupied the island alone until Ferdinand Magellan landed there in 1521. Having survived invasions by the Spanish, the Japanese and the Americans, they still comprise 43 per cent of the island's population, and they have managed to retain their cultural identity, including language, customs and cuisine.

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