mordoré

noun

mor·​do·​ré
ˌmȯ(r)dəˈrā
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

French, from More, Maure Moor (from Latin Maurus) + doré gilded, past participle of dorer to gild, from Late Latin deaurare

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“Mordoré.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mordor%C3%A9. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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