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Moi⋅ra
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ˈmɔɪ
rə
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–noun,
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-rai
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for 1, 2.
1.
Classical Mythology
.
a.
the personification of fate.
b.
Moirai,
the Fates.
2.
(
often lowercase
)
(among ancient Greeks) a person's fate or destiny.
3.
a female given name.
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Moira
one of the Fates, from Gk.
Moira,
lit. "share, fate," related to
moros
"fate, destiny, doom,"
meros
"part, lot,"
meiresthai
"to receive one's share."
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[moi-ruh] 
[-rahy] for 1, 2. 
) (among ancient Greeks) a person's fate or destiny.