mor

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noun

: forest humus that forms a layer of largely organic matter distinct from the mineral soil beneath

MOR

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abbreviation

middle of the road

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Danish, literally, humus

First Known Use

Noun

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mor was in 1931

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“Mor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mor. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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