mor

[US]/mɔː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. decaying residue of waste plant or animal matter, consisting of humus.
Word Forms
Pluralmors

Phrases & Collocations

morning

mortal

mortgage

morsel

mortality rate

mortuary

Example Sentences

observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior

et Mor.) Corner Clavaria amoena Zoll. et Mor.

41) Mored beyond words,the young executive tried desperately to swallow the rapdidly swelling lump in his troat.

MOR zeolite was dispersed into poly(ethylene glycol)oligomer to form a stable gel. Its Electrochemical behavior was first detected by a cyclic voltammeter.

"Mors et vita, duello conflixere mirando: dux vitae mortuus, regnat vivus –Death and life have come face to face in a tremendous duel: the Lord of life was dead, but now he lives triumphant.

Real-world Examples

" Mortal" is derived from a Latin word " mors" (mors), meaning death.

Source: 2015 English Cafe

" mor" , but no R sound there, okay?

Source: Engvid-Gill Course Collection

This cream cake is a treat - let's have some " mor" !

Source: Engvid-Gill Course Collection

So, even though there's a " t" in the spelling, when we pronounce it, we say: " morgage" . And the stress is on the first part; on the " mor" . " Mortgage" .

Source: Engvid-Emma Course Collection

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