stoor

Meanings

• noun

  A type of storage or repository, often for grain or other agricultural produce.

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Variants

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stor

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Etymology

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Derived from Old Dutch 'store' meaning 'to keep, store'.

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Trivia

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1. In Afrikaans folklore, a 'stoor' was believed to be a magical creature that protected and guarded grain stores.

2. The term 'stoor' is also used in the context of computer science to refer to a storage device or database.

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Related Concepts

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1. granary: A building for storing grain.

2. repository: A place for storing, preserving, or collecting a particular type of information or resource.

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Culture

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In Afrikaans literature, 'stoor' is used metaphorically to describe a character's stubbornness or resistance to change. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of perseverance and endurance.

How to Memorize "stoor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, sturdy building used for storing grain or other produce.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stoor' with the idea of preservation and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-T-O-O-R to remember the meaning: Storage, Thorough, Organized, Orderly, Resilient.

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