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Webster 1913 Edition


Moira


Moi′ra

(moi′rȧ)
,
Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr.
Μοῖρα
.]
(Greek Myth.)
The deity who assigns to every man his lot.

Definition 2024


Moira

Moira

See also: moira

English

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɔɪɹə

Proper noun

Moira (plural Moirai)

  1. (Greek mythology) The personification of fate, especially as Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.
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Translations

Etymology 2

Anglicized from Irish Máire, cognate to Mary.

Proper noun

Moira (plural Moiras)

  1. A female given name.
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Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowing from Ancient Greek Μοῖρα (Moîra).

Proper noun

Moira f

  1. (Greek mythology) Moira (personification of fate)

moira

moira

See also: Moira

Portuguese

Noun

moira f (plural moiras)

  1. moira (personification of fate)
  2. feminine equivalent of moiro

Adjective

moira

  1. feminine singular of moiro