ΛΑΥΡΑ, λαυρα
LAURA, laura
Sounds Like: LAHV-rah
Translations: passage, lane, alley, a passage, an alley
From the root: ΛΑΥΡΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a narrow passage, an alley, or a lane. It can describe a physical path or a narrow opening. In ancient contexts, it might refer to a specific type of monastic settlement characterized by individual cells or caves arranged around a central path or courtyard, though its primary meaning is a narrow way.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2991 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΛΑΥΡΑΙ — passages, alleys, monasteries
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