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Etymology of the English word moron
the English word
moron
derived from the Greek word
moros
, μωρός (dull or stupid (as if shut up); heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd)
derived from the Greek word
moron
Date
The earliest known usage of moron in English dates from the 20th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
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