laura
noun
a monastery consisting formerly of a group of cells or huts for monks who met together for meals and worship.
laura
1 American
[lahv-r ah, lah-vruh]
/ ˈlɑv rɑ, ˈlɑ vrə /
noun
Greek Orthodox Church.
Laura
2
American
[lawr-uh]
/ ˈlɔr ə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of laura
1720–30; < Medieval Greek laúra ( Greek: lane, passage)
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Mamma has not seen him: nor does she know his whereabouts. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
There are things you will have to learn. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
He didn't ever live here, you know. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
If she makes up her mind to a thing—— laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
On Sundays, I still go to hear Mr. Moore. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
Laura Porter, executive director of the US Campaign to End the Death Penalty, said the polling shows the country is "at a pivotal turning point in public opinion on the death penalty."
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
Laura Gallacher, Brand’s wife since 2017 and mother of their three children, testified on the actor’s behalf, describing him as a devoted father.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
Almost 30 people from the community based in northeastern Nagaland, a mountainous state bordering Myanmar, travelled to Britain for the ceremony, which the museum's director, Laura Van Broekhoven, called a "historic moment".
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
"Postnatal depression can happen to anyone and this is why the veil of shame needs to come down, through education or through listening to people," said Laura.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
They were about to leave when Benji noticed a picture of Laura Friendly on the television.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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