Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

moros

/mˈɔɹoʊz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.95 in modern English

Syllables
mo-ros
IPA
/mˈɔɹoʊz/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The personification of impending doom, who drives mortals to their deadly fate

noun

plural of Moro

Example Sentences

Etymology

From its Spanish name, Spanish moros y cristianos (literally “Moors and Christians”), in reference to the colors of the two ingredients.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: moros y cristianos

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Questions

How do you pronounce moros?
The recorded pronunciation is /mˈɔɹoʊz/.
What does moros mean?
A dish of black beans and white riced cooked together; congri.
Where does moros come from?
It is traced to Spanish.

How to pronounce moros

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