sora

[ sawr-uh, sohr-uh ]

/ ˈsɔr ə, ˈsoʊr ə /

noun

a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.

Nearby words

Origin of sora

An Americanism dating back to 1695–1705; origin uncertain

Also called sora rail, Carolina rail.

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The Exilarch David then determined to fill up the vacancy and to restore the ancient school of Sora.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
Both wore heavy gold earrings, and Sora Nanna had eight or ten strings of large coral beads around her throat.
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He then went into the hold and came out with two fuel pellets in his hand, one of which he tossed to Sora.
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The city of Sora seems to have been destroyed at this period.
History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
Saadiah invested the college of Sora with new splendor by his character and fame.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz

British Dictionary definitions for sora

sora

/ (ˈsɔːrə) /

noun

a North American rail, Porzana carolina, with a greyish-brown plumage and yellow bill

Word Origin for sora

C18: of unknown origin

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Word Origin and History for sora

sora

small, short-billed North American bird species, the Carolina rail, 1705, probably from a native name.