Morus

See also: morus and Mórus

Translingual

Etymology 1

From Latin morus (“stupid”), a loanword from Ancient Greek μωρός (mōrós, “foolish, stupid, slow”). See booby ("stupid person", "bird of genus Sula in which genus gannets were formerly placed).

Proper noun

Morus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Sulidae – gannets.
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Etymology 2

From Latin mōrus (“mulberry tree”).

Proper noun

Morus f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Moraceae – mulberries.
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