mor

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noun

ˈmȯr How to pronounce mor (audio)
: forest humus that forms a layer of largely organic matter distinct from the mineral soil beneath

MOR

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abbreviation

middle of the road

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Danish, literally, humus

First Known Use

Noun

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mor was in 1931

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“Mor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mor. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.

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