oratures

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A form of orature — The oral equivalent of literature: a collection of traditional folk songs, stories, etc., that is communicated orally rather than in writing.

Scrabble 8

Meanings

oratures1

noun
  1. pluralplural of orature (“oral equivalent of literature”)

oratures2

noun
  1. ScotlandarchaicpluralChristianityplural of orature (“small room or chapel used for prayer and worship, or for private study”)

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APA

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MLA

“oratures.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oratures. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “oratures,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oratures.

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