First Known Use: before 12th century
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1ore
noun, often attributive \ˈȯr\
Definition of ORE
1
: a naturally occurring mineral containing a valuable constituent (as metal) for which it is mined and worked
2
: a source from which valuable matter is extracted
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Origin of ORE
Middle English or, oor, partly from Old English ōra ore; partly from Old English ār brass; akin to Old High German ēr bronze, Latin aes copper, bronze
2ore
noun \ˈər-ə\
plural ore
Definition of ORE
— see krona, krone at money table
Origin of ORE
Swedish öre & Dan & Norwegian øre
First Known Use: 1716
Ore
abbreviation
Definition of ORE
Oregon
Variants of ORE
Ore or Oreg
ORE Defined for Kids
ore
noun \ˈȯr\
Definition of ORE for Kids
: a mineral mined to obtain a substance (as gold) that it contains
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