Etymology

Jura

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Today it means: A mountain range on the border of France and Switzerland, extending into Germany; in full, Jura Mountains. Full definition →

French Jura ← Celtic
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Jura · proper noun1

  1. Celtic · derived from
  2. French · borrowed fromJura
  3. English todayJura

From French Jura, perhaps of Celtic origin.

Jura · proper noun2

  1. Old Norse · derived fromDýrey
  2. Scottish Gaelic · borrowed fromDiùra
  3. English todayJura

From Scottish Gaelic Diùra, from Old Norse Dýrey (literally “animal island”).

First known use, by meaning

  • Created 1790. A department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Capital: Lons-le-Saunier.
  • Created 1979. A canton of Switzerland. Capital: Delémont.

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