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Etymology
Probably formed from *muelto a hypothetical old past participle of moler (cf. Latin molitus), and the suffix -ura (compare Catalan mòlt as the past participle of moldre, Old French mols, mous for moldre, moudre, etc.) Alternatively, possibly corresponds to a Vulgar Latin *molitūra (compare French mouture, Friulian muldure), from Latin molitus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /molˈtuɾa/
- Rhymes: -uɾa
- Syllabification: mol‧tu‧ra
Noun
moltura f (plural molturas)
- the action and effect of grinding grains or fruits
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