Ur
an ancient Sumerian city on the Euphrates, in S Iraq: extensive excavations, especially of royal tombs.
Other definitions for ur- (2 of 4)
variant of uro-1: uranalysis.
Other definitions for ur- (3 of 4)
variant of uro-2 before a vowel: urite.
Other definitions for ur- (4 of 4)
a combining form meaning “earliest, original,” used in words denoting the primal stage of a historical or cultural entity or phenomenon: ur-civilization; urtext.
Origin of ur-
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How to use Ur in a sentence
The showstopper this summer is the Urs Fischer exhibition at MOCA and the Geffen Contemporary.
Simon de Pury: Visiting 16 Studios of Los Angeles’s Top Artists | Simon de Pury | August 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTUrs Fischer, the young contemporary artist and fellow countryman, stands apart.
In addition to its regular name, α Urs Minoris is frequently called by the special name Polaris, or the pole star.
A Text-Book of Astronomy | George C. ComstockLissa was defended by a garrison of 1800 men, under Colonel Urs de Margina.
Famous Sea Fights | John Richard HalePetitions were presented from α and δ Urs Minoris, complaining of being put on daily duty, and praying for an increase of salary.
A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I (of II) | Augustus De Morgan
High talent Urs Graf had unquestionably; though stamped,—I think,—with the lawless caprices of his own character.
Holbein | Beatrice FortescueIt is not improbable that Urs Graaf was at that time a pupil of Holbein.
The Dance of Death | Francis Douce
British Dictionary definitions for Ur (1 of 4)
/ (ɜː) /
an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates
British Dictionary definitions for UR (2 of 4)
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British Dictionary definitions for Ur- (4 of 4)
original, primitive: Ursprache
Origin of Ur-
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