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moron

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  1. fool                  
 
mo.ron \'mo-(*)r-.a:n, 'mo.(*)r-\ \m*-'ra:n-ik, mo.-\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ 
   \'mo-r-.a:n-.iz-*m, 'mo.r-\ \m*-'ra:n-*t-e-, mo.-\ n [irreg. fr. Gk mo-ros 
   foolish, stupid; akin to Skt mu-ra fool]ish 1: a feebleminded person or 
   mental defective with a potential mental age of  between eight and twelve 
   years who is capable of doing routine work under supervision 2: a very 
   stupid person  - mo.ron.ic aj