-vora

1. a combining form meaning “ones that eat” what is specified by the initial element, used especially in the names of zoological orders:

   Carnivora.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -vora¹

< Latin, neuter plural of -vorus -vorous

Example Sentences

In the throes of the coronavirus pandemic, when governments were faced with vaccinating millions of people amid severe shortages, Revital shipped syringes to Sri Lanka, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan — and even sent 15 million syringes to India, said Roneek Vora, the company’s director of sales and marketing.

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“This is the first time ever in the life of Africa that a medical industry is exporting syringes to India, when we know India is a powerhouse of syringe manufacturing,” Mr. Vora said.

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Shivani Vora is a New York City-based travel writer who considers herself a very savvy packer.

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Shivani Vora is a New York City-based travel writer who considers herself a very savvy packer.

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Shivani Vora is a New York City-based travel writer who considers herself a very savvy packer.

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