mora

[ mawr-uh, mohr-uh ]

noun

, Prosody.

, plural mo·rae [mawr, -ee, mohr, -ee], mo·ras.

1. the unit of time equivalent to the ordinary or normal short sound or syllable.

mora

/ ˈmɔːrə /

noun

1. prosody the quantity of a short syllable in verse represented by the breve (˘)

Word History and Origins

Origin of mora¹

1560–70; < Latin: delay, hence, space of time

Word History and Origins

Origin of mora¹

C16: from Latin: pause

Example Sentences

Returning to his alma mater in 2012 as a volunteer assistant under coach Jim Mora, Foster was part of three consecutive victories over the Trojans.

From Los Angeles Times

“The results show that the California electorate has become larger and more diverse with increasing percentages of voters of color engaging in the process,” G. Cristina Mora, the institute’s co-director, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

“If any place is supposed to have the most happy Latinos, the most progressive Latinos, it’s here,” said Cristina Mora, co-director of the Institute of Governmental Studies and an expert on immigration and racial politics.

From Los Angeles Times

A lack of progress from the Biden administration on immigration reform also has dampened enthusiasm among progressive Latinos, Mora said.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then they have argued that Glocca Mora, now known as Sea Search Armada, has no right to the ship or its treasure.

From BBC

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