Norma

¹ American  

[nawr-muh] / ˈnɔr mə /

noun

Astronomy.

GENITIVE

Normae

1. the Rule, a small southern constellation between Lupus and Ara.

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Norma ² American  

[nawr-muh] / ˈnɔr mə /

noun

1. an opera (1831) with music by Vincenzo Bellini.

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Norma ³ American  

[nawr-muh] / ˈnɔr mə /

noun

1. a female given name.

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Norma British  

/ ˈnɔːmə /

noun

1. a constellation in the S hemisphere crossed by the Milky Way and lying near Scorpius and Ara

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Etymology

Origin of Norma

First recorded in 1810–15; from Latin; norm

Example Sentences

Often the theme is fighting for better working conditions, as in “Norma Rae.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Norma Guzman, a 66-year-old who works as an office cleaner, told AFP she can no longer afford to buy groceries monthly or weekly.

From Barron's

In preparation for the possible celebrations, the Los Angeles Police Department went on a citywide tactical alert shortly before 6 p.m., according to Los Angeles Police Officer Norma Eisenman.

From Los Angeles Times

Located about 10,000 light-years away, this so-called "cosmic bat" appears to be gliding between the southern constellations of Circinus and Norma.

From Science Daily

This cosmic bat was found on the southern hemisphere, flying between the constellations of Circinus and Norma.

From Space Scoop