MORMON


Meaning of MORMON in English

I. ˈmȯrmən, ˈmȯ(ə)m- noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: after The Book of Mormon (first published 1830), sacred scriptures of the Latter-day Saints

: latter-day saint ; especially : a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

II. adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

: of or relating to the Mormons

III. noun

( -s )

Etymology: New Latin (specific epithet of the mandrill Mandrillus mormon ), from Greek mormōn, mormō she-monster, bugbear — more at formidable

: mandrill

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