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laura.

monastery; settlement of anchorites in Egypt;

5 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈɫau̯.ra]Classical-Latin[ˈlaːu̯.ra]
  1. Egyptian rue (Ruta angustifolia)

    declension-1 · feminine
noun[ˈɫau̯.ra]Classical-Latin[ˈlaːu̯.ra]
  1. monastery, convent, laura

    Late-Latin · declension-1 · feminine
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From the Ancient Greek λαύρα (laúra).

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