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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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