sora
[sawr-uh, sohr-uh]
- a small, short-billed rail, Porzana carolina, of marshy areas of North America.
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Origin of sora
An Americanism dating back to 1695–1705; origin uncertain
Also called sora rail, Carolina rail.
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Contemporary Examples
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Sora has been publicly practicing her Chinese calligraphy and studying Mandarin.
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Historical Examples
She was staring at an Oman female who was not Sora, the one who had been her shadow for so long.
Masters of SpaceEdward Elmer Smith
"Sora," he announced, striking the alien woman a similar blow.
Masters of SpaceEdward Elmer Smith
"If it is not in your way, I will leave it here," said Sora Nanna.
Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 (of 2)F. Marion Crawford
His wife, Sora Nanna, said that he had a fist like a paving-stone.
Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 (of 2)F. Marion Crawford
"You talk, you talk, and you conclude nothing," observed Sora Nanna.
Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 (of 2)F. Marion Crawford
sora
- a North American rail, Porzana carolina, with a greyish-brown plumage and yellow bill
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Word Origin
C18: of unknown origin
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Word Origin and History for sora
n.
small, short-billed North American bird species, the Carolina rail, 1705, probably from a native name.
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