Etymology

moros

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Today it means: A dish of black beans and white riced cooked together; congri. Full definition →

Spanish moros y cristianos
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moros · noun1

  1. Spanish · derived frommoros y cristianos
  2. English todaymoros

From its Spanish name, Spanish moros y cristianos (literally “Moors and Christians”), in reference to the colors of the two ingredients.

Moros · proper noun2

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromμόρος
  2. Ancient Greek · derived fromΜόρος
  3. English todayMoros

From Ancient Greek Μόρος (Móros), from Ancient Greek μόρος (móros, literally “fate, doom”).

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