Norma

¹

[ nawr-muh ]

noun

, Astronomy.

, genitive Nor·mae [nawr, -mee].

1. the Rule, a small southern constellation between Lupus and Ara.

Norma

²

[ nawr-muh ]

noun

1. a female given name.

Norma

³

[ nawr-muh ]

noun

1. an opera (1831) with music by Vincenzo Bellini.

Norma

/ ˈnɔːmə /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere crossed by the Milky Way and lying near Scorpius and Ara

Word History and Origins

Origin of Norma¹

First recorded in 1810–15; from Latin; norm

Example Sentences

Scherzinger’s reincarnated Norma Desmond, strutting around the stage with the swagger of an Instagram influencer, must be ready at a moment’s notice for her selfie.

From Los Angeles Times

The legendary soprano, stricken by illness, would no longer perform in the title role of Vincenzo Bellini's "Norma" before an esteemed assembly that included the President of Italy.

From Salon

“We need help, please,” said renter Norma Solis, who said she has experienced years of harassment and has become afraid of going outside.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of her most famous outfits will also be available to view, taking visitors through her origins as Norma Jeane Mortenson, to her life as a legendary public figure.

From BBC

In the Republic of Ireland, the Education Minister Norma Foley said she wanted to establish a "culture of non-acceptance of the mobile phone" in schools.

From BBC