Muir

American

[myoor] / myʊər /

noun

Edwin, 1887–1959, English poet.
John, 1838–1914, U.S. naturalist, explorer, and writer; born in Scotland.

muir ¹ British

/ myr, mjuːr, muːr /

noun

1. a Scot word for moor 1
2. ( in place names )
  
  Sheriffmuir

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Muir ² British

/ mjʊə /

noun

Edwin. 1887–1959, Scottish poet, novelist, and critic

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The Daera minister Andrew Muir said the strategy marked an "important milestone" in protecting Northern Ireland's "outstanding" marine environment, and that it represented a wide range of habitats.

From BBC

Surprise package: Scottish dance producer Blair Muir's track Rehab hasn't troubled the main UK charts, but was the 10th most played song of the year on YouTube in Newcastle.

From BBC

They met in the 1960s on their first day of ninth grade at John Muir High School in Pasadena.

From Los Angeles Times

That looked to have opened up the field for Muir, who had qualified in fourth for the final.

From BBC

In Muir and Atkin, Great Britain also has two of the world's best freestyle skiers.

From BBC

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