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• laura
  laura

  noun

  a monastery consisting formerly of a group of cells or huts for monks who met together for meals and worship.
• Laura
  Laura

  noun

  a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “laurel.”

laura

¹ American  

[lahv-rah, lah-vruh] / ˈlɑv rɑ, ˈlɑ vrə /

noun

Greek Orthodox Church.

1. a monastery consisting formerly of a group of cells or huts for monks who met together for meals and worship.

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Laura ² American  

[lawr-uh] / ˈlɔr ə /

noun

1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “laurel.”

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Etymology

Origin of laura

1720–30; < Medieval Greek laúra ( Greek: lane, passage)

Example Sentences

A widow is such a distant relation: no wonder I look indistinct. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence

Hannah has lighted a fire in your room. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence

Well, let's hope he doesn't know it. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence

That went the day before, so you got it in time. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence

Yes, and am still: stark, staring, raving, mad, like all the rest of you. laura.

From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Housman, Laurence