Etymology 1 Late Latin, from Greek lane, defile (noun), also, a kind of monastery Noun laura (Roman Catholic Church): A number of hermitages or cells in the same neighborhood occupied by anchorites who were under the same superior - C. Kingsley Etymology 2 Latin laurel, laurel tree Proper noun Laura a feminine name Other Forms: Lora Translations Dutch: Laura, Lore French: Laure Greek: Lavra Latin: Laure
