murus

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin mūrus (“wall”).

Pronunciation

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Noun

murus (plural muri)

1. A wall, in the context of Ancient Rome. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
2. (palynology) A pattern-forming ridge on the surface of a pollen grain.

Synonyms

• vallum

Derived terms

• murate
• muroid

Estonian

Noun

murus

1. inessive singular of muru