mor

noun

\ ˈmȯr

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Definition of mor

(Entry 1 of 2)

: forest humus that forms a layer of largely organic matter distinct from the mineral soil beneath

MOR

abbreviation

Definition of MOR (Entry 2 of 2)

middle of the road

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Non-alcoholic options include mors, a traditional drink made from cranberries offering a characteristic sweet-and-sour experience. — James Ellingworth, Fox News, "Dining Russian-style at the World Cup," 7 June 2018 For example, the evaluation found nine of 30 administrator accounts hadn’t been used in more than a year. — Kathleen Ronayne, sacbee, "Folsom, Shasta among dams at-risk of ‘insider threats’," 12 June 2018 Beverages were coffee, tea or mors, a non-carbonated drink usually made from lingonberry and cranberry. — Joe Grimm, Detroit Free Press, "Travel: Exploring the historic walled cities of northwestern Russia," 15 July 2017 The deputy pulled in behind Mors and turned on his lights and siren. — Martin Vassolo, miamiherald, "Teen took stolen BMW on a 135-mile joyride to the Keys, police say," 18 June 2017 Mors faces counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer and driving with no valid driver’s license. — Aric Chokey, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Pompano teen arrested after crashing stolen BMW in Monroe County," 18 June 2017 Mors was arrested and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer and driving without a license. — Martin Vassolo, miamiherald, "Teen took stolen BMW on a 135-mile joyride to the Keys, police say," 18 June 2017

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