Moroni

[maw-roh-nee]

noun

a town in and the capital of the Comoros.

Comoros

[kom-uh-rohz]

noun

Federal and Islamic Republic of the, a republic comprising three of the Comoro Islands (Grand Comoro, Mohéli, and Anjouan): a former overseas territory of France; declared independence 1975. 719 sq. mi. (1862 sq. km). Capital: Moroni.

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Contemporary Examples of moroni

The Angel Moroni appears with a halo made from the wheel of a baby carriage.
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Isabel Wilkinson
April 15, 2011

Historical Examples of moroni

There had been only two mourners, of whom Moroni had been one.
The Stretton Street Affair
William Le Queux
Now tell me, did you ever have any strange illness after Doctor Moroni had called?
The Stretton Street Affair
William Le Queux
Moroni had purposely told her that, evidently in anticipation that we might meet!
The Stretton Street Affair
William Le Queux
“Moroni is one of the most popular doctors in Florence,” she remarked.
The Stretton Street Affair
William Le Queux
And it is for you, Moroni, to rid us of this ever-growing menace.
The Stretton Street Affair
William Le Queux

British Dictionary definitions for moroni

Moroni

noun

the capital of the Comoros, on the island of Njazidja (Grande Comore). Pop: 59 000 (2005 est)

Comoros

pl n

a republic consisting of three volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean, off the NW coast of Madagascar; a French territory from 1947; became independent in 1976 except for Mayotte, the fourth island in the group, which chose to remain French. Official languages: Comorian, French, and Arabic; Swahili is used commercially. Religion: Muslim. Currency: franc. Capital: Moroni. Pop: 752 288 (2013 est). Area: 1862 sq km (719 sq miles)Official name: Union of the Comoros

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