Moor Definition

Moor
noun

1. A Muslim belonging to a mixed Arab/Berber race of NW Africa, that conquered the Iberian peninsula in the 8c.

Derivative: Moorish
adj

Etymology: 14c as More or Maur: from French More or Maure, from Latin Maurus.

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moor¹
noun

1. A large area of open, uncultivated upland with an acid peaty soil.

Thesaurus: heath, upland, fell, downs.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon mor.

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moor²
verb moored, mooring

1. To fasten (a ship or boat) by a rope, cable or anchor.

Thesaurus: anchor, berth, dock, fasten, fix, hitch, lash, secure, bind; Antonym: loose.
intr
2. Said of a ship, etc: to be fastened in this way.

Thesaurus: anchor, berth, dock.

Derivative: moorage
noun

Etymology: 15c as more.