laura
noun
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
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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On Sundays, I still go to hear Mr. Moore. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
Well, take it to pieces, then; and put them in water—or wear it round your head! laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
As you like; nothing ever gets soiled here. 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
As I tell you, I always go to hear Mr. Moore; you can go and hear Canon Farrar. laura.
From Possession A Peep-Show in Paradise by Laurence Housman
Laura Miller makes the case that Edgar Allan Poe—whose work deliberately eschews many of the essential themes of American literature—is actually the most influential American writer of them all.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 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
Laura and Arthur were admitted to the mother and baby unit at the Barberry - a national centre for mental health in Birmingham.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The division announced Thursday that Daly will join co-anchor Laura Jarrett, feature anchor Joe Fryer and meteorlogist Angie Lassman on the Saturday edition of its morning franchise starting this weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
As they drove, Laura and Mim held hands, and Maya-Jade smiled, and even though he wasn’t really, the boy felt like a part of the family.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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