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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.

Laura 2 American  
[lawr-uh] / ˈlɔr ə /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of laura

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

Example Sentences

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When we shared our dear Mother's things between us, didn't Martha have it? laura.

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

I thought you were my widow, my dear. laura.

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

I hope you will do nothing of the sort. laura.

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

He didn't ever live here, you know. laura.

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

If she makes up her mind to a thing—— laura.

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

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