plural morae
ˈmȯr-(ˌ)ē 
-ˌī
or moras
: the minimal unit of measure in quantitative verse equivalent to the time of an average short syllable
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The fuchsia and purple bundles of cords that comprise Naturaleza mora (1979) are paired with layered swatches of purple and orange fabric in Encalado en laca azul (1976).
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Mora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mora. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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