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tur

/tʊə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of clay used in pottery.

  • noun

    A type of ground cover or turf.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with tur
cur , fur , pur
Variants
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tour , tours , toured , touring , tour de force , tours de force , tour d'horizon , tour guide , tour of inspection , Cook's tour , Cook's tours , grand tour , grand tours , Georges de La Tour , La Tour , on tour
Etymology
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The origin of the word 'tur' in Lusatian language is not clear.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'tur' is derived from the Old High German word 'torf', which means 'peat'.

  2. In some Lusatian dialects, 'tur' is also used to refer to a type of cake.


Related Concepts
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  1. pottery: The art of creating objects using clay and heat.

  2. ground cover: A type of vegetation used to cover the ground.


Culture
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In Lusatian culture, 'tur' refers to both a type of clay used in pottery and a type of ground cover or turf. The use of 'tur' in pottery is an important tradition in Lusatian communities and is often seen as a symbol of cultural heritage.

How to Memorize "tur"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a potter working with 'tur' clay to create beautiful pottery pieces.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tur' with the feeling of walking on soft, green grass.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'tur': 'The tur in my garden is perfect for making pottery.'


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