Moroni

American

[maw-roh-nee] / mɔˈroʊ ni /

noun

a town in and the capital of the Comoros.

Moroni British

/ məˈrəʊnɪ, mɔrɔni /

noun

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

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Back came Bristol though with Matias Moroni going over before Ravouvou charged down the left before cutting back in field to touch down under the posts.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Moroni Prison, the largest on the Indian Ocean island nation, is dilapidated and overcrowded.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024

Several roads in and around the capital, Moroni, were barricaded by protesters who burned tires.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

Of the approximately 125 portraits by Moroni that are known to exist, about 15 are portraits of women alone, according to the museum.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023

Near the grove, off the highway, there was a shimmering temple topped by a golden statue of the angel Moroni.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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