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moeurs

/mɜː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.19 in modern English

Syllables
moeurs
IPA
/mɜː/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of mores, a set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the French mœurs (“ways, character, morals”), from Latin mōrēs (“ways, character, morals”), the plural of mōs. Doublet of mores.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: mœurs, mōrēs

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /mɜː/

Questions

How do you pronounce moeurs?
The recorded pronunciation is /mɜː/.
What does moeurs mean?
Alternative form of mores, a set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices.
Where does moeurs come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce moeurs

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