Moor

Moor

British term for open uncultivated upland with acid soil.

Etymology & History

British open upland or Muslim. British dual landscape and religious meaning. Dartmoor British landscape. Yorkshire moors British. Also historical Muslim British. Reflects British geographical and historical vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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