ora

[ˈɔːrə]

ora Definition

  • 1a traditional Maori greeting or farewell
  • 2a unit of time used in ancient Rome, equal to 24 minutes

Using ora: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ora" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Maori elder greeted us with an ora.

  • Example

    The Roman hour was divided into four quarters, each called an 'ora'.

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Summary: ora in Brief

'Ora' [ˈɔːrə] is a noun that has two distinct meanings. The first refers to a traditional Maori greeting or farewell, while the second denotes a unit of time used in ancient Rome, equivalent to 24 minutes.