mora

noun

mo·​ra ˈmȯr-ə How to pronounce mora (audio)
plural morae ˈmȯr-(ˌ)ē How to pronounce mora (audio)
-ˌī
or moras
: the minimal unit of measure in quantitative verse equivalent to the time of an average short syllable

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The fuchsia and purple bundles of cords that comprise Naturaleza mora (1979) are paired with layered swatches of purple and orange fabric in Encalado en laca azul (1976). Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, delay; akin to Old Irish maraid it lasts

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mora was in 1832

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“Mora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mora. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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