noun Uncommon

MOR

ehm-oh-AH

MOR (noun) means a layer of acidic, poorly decomposed organic matter that builds up on top of forest soil, typical of coniferous woodland. Example: “The pine forest floor was covered in a thick layer of mor.”

noun

A layer of acidic, poorly decomposed organic matter that builds up on top of forest soil, typical of coniferous woodland.

"The pine forest floor was covered in a thick layer of mor."

How to use MOR

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA soil-science term for the raw, slow-to-rot layer of dead leaves and needles sitting on top of forest soil.

When to use it

A technical term used mainly in ecology and soil science, not everyday conversation.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

MORs plural, Mors plural

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What does “MOR” mean?

The word “MOR” means a layer of acidic, poorly decomposed organic matter that builds up on top of forest soil, typical of coniferous woodland. In plain terms, a soil-science term for the raw, slow-to-rot layer of dead leaves and needles sitting on top of forest soil.

How do you pronounce “MOR”?

“MOR” is pronounced ehm-oh-AH (/ɛm əʊ ˈɑː(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “MOR” in a sentence?

Here is “MOR” used in a sentence: “The pine forest floor was covered in a thick layer of mor.”

What part of speech is “MOR”?

“MOR” is a noun.

Is “MOR” a common word?

“MOR” is an uncommon word in modern English.