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jura definition

jura (jo̵orə, yo̵orə, yo̵̅o̅rä′)

noun

Etymology: L

Jura1 definition

Jura (jo̵orə)

noun

the Jurassic Period or its rocks
Jura2 definition

Jura (jo̵orə)

  1. canton in W Switzerland: 323 sq mi (837 sq km); pop. 69,000
  2. mountain range along the Swiss-French border: highest peak, 5,652 ft (1,723 m)
    also called Jura Mountains

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