Muir

American

[myoor] / myʊər /

noun

Edwin, 1887–1959, English poet.
John, 1838–1914, U.S. naturalist, explorer, and writer; born in Scotland.

muir ¹ British

/ myr, mjuːr, muːr /

noun

1. a Scot word for moor 1
2. ( in place names )
  
  Sheriffmuir

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Muir ² British

/ mjʊə /

noun

Edwin. 1887–1959, Scottish poet, novelist, and critic

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Muir said the crisis "has been decades in the making" and whilst there are "no quick fixes, restoring and protecting the ecological health of the lough is possible".

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In a statement, Muir said Belfast Lough was "much-loved by the communities who live beside it and is an essential habitat for local wildlife".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Storyteller Tom Muir talks about his interest in sea caves.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The world number 12 took a 3-0 lead in the match before Muir pulled a frame back, but O'Sullivan finished the match with consecutive century breaks.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

One suspects that Muir wouldn’t have thought McCandless terribly odd or incomprehensible.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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