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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

Jane, dear, I wonder what's become of Laura, little Laura: she was always so naughty and difficult to manage, so different from Martha—and the rest. laura.

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

Oh well, we all have our little ways, Laura. laura.

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

Nay, maid, content thee; Thou followest not this stranger. laura.

From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John

Just a little on, please, Hannah—only a little. laura.

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

Mamma has not seen him: nor does she know his whereabouts. laura.

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