-mor

See also: mor

Portuguese

Etymology

Short form of maior (“greater, bigger”).

Pronunciation

 
 
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˈmɔɾ/
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /ˈmɔ.ɾi/

Suffix

-mor

  1. main; greater; hierarchically superior
    capitão-mor
    main captain
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