laura

See also Laura

English

Etymology

From Late Latin laura, from Ancient Greek λαύρα (laura, “lane, path”)

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɔːrə

Noun

laura (plural lauras)

1. (Roman Catholic Church) A number of hermitages or cells in the same neighborhood occupied by anchorites who were under the same superior
   • Charles Kingsley

     The solitaries of the Thebaid found that they became selfish wild beasts, or went mad, if they remained alone; and they formed themselves into lauras, 'lanes' of huts, convents, under a common abbot or father.

2. (Eastern Orthodox Church) a cluster of cells or caves for hermits, with a church and sometimes a refectory at the centre.

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