rota

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ro·ta

noun \ˈrō-tə\

Definition of ROTA

1
capitalized [Medieval Latin, from Latin] : a tribunal of the papal curia exercising jurisdiction especially in matrimonial cases appealed from diocesan courts
2
chiefly British a : a fixed order of rotation (as of persons or duties) b : a roll or list of persons : roster

Examples of ROTA

  1. a rota of housekeeping duties

Origin of ROTA

Latin, wheel — more at roll
First Known Use: 1619

Rhymes with ROTA

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