noun
valour
VA-luh
Valour (noun) means Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. Example: “He was awarded a medal for valour after pulling two soldiers from the wreckage.”
noun
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Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
"He was awarded a medal for valour after pulling two soldiers from the wreckage."
How to use valour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBravery, especially the kind shown in combat or extreme danger.
UK vs US
Spelled "valour" in British English, "valor" in American English.
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Common pairings
act of valour
medal for valour
show great valour
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Word forms
- Plural
- valours
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor, related to valere, "to be strong".
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Rhymes for valour
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What does “valour” mean?
The word “valour” means great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. In plain terms, bravery, especially the kind shown in combat or extreme danger.
How do you pronounce “valour”?
“Valour” is pronounced VA-luh (/ˈvælɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “valour” in a sentence?
Here is “valour” used in a sentence: “He was awarded a medal for valour after pulling two soldiers from the wreckage.”
What part of speech is “valour”?
“Valour” is a noun.
Where does the word “valour” come from?
The word “valour” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor, related to valere, "to be strong".
