What does LORES mean?
lores
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
- The parts of a birds plumage that are not the flight feathers, especially the neck feathers.
- The area between the eyebrows and the hairline.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈlɔrz/
- UK: /ˈlɔːz/
4. Origin and Usage:
The word "lores" comes from the Latin word "lōrum" which means "strap, thong, or rein." It is a term used in ornithology to refer to the feathers on a birds head and neck that are not flight feathers. In anatomy, it refers to the area between the eyebrows and the hairline. "Lore" is also used as a synonym for "legend" or "myth" in some contexts.
5. Synonyms:
- Feathers
- Plumage
- Myths
- Legends
6. Related Words:
- Loser
- Roles
- Soler
- Sores
- Sorel
7. Example Sentences:
- The birds lores were a vibrant shade of red.
- She applied lotion to her lores to prevent sunburn.
- The lore of the ancient civilization was shrouded in mystery.