Moroni
[maw-roh-nee]
- a town in and the capital of the Comoros.
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Comoros
[kom-uh-rohz]
- 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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Examples from the Web for moroni
Contemporary Examples
The Angel Moroni appears with a halo made from the wheel of a baby carriage.
Historical Examples
There had been only two mourners, of whom Moroni had been one.
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Now tell me, did you ever have any strange illness after Doctor Moroni had called?
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Moroni had purposely told her that, evidently in anticipation that we might meet!
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“Moroni is one of the most popular doctors in Florence,” she remarked.
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And it is for you, Moroni, to rid us of this ever-growing menace.
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Moroni
- the capital of the Comoros, on the island of Njazidja (Grande Comore). Pop: 59 000 (2005 est)
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Comoros
- 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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