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Complete Definition of "Moira"

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English

Etymology 1
From the Greek meaning fate, from moros, (fate, destiny, doom, lot) from meiresthai, (to receive one's share).

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Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�ɪr�|-�ɪr�

Proper noun
Moira

  1. Greek mythology The personification of fate.

Related terms
Moirae

Etymology 2
Anglicized from Irish Gaelic Máire, cognate to Mary.

Proper noun
en-proper noun

  1. given name|female.

it:Moira
sr:Moira

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