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Term: Uris

Definition:

Uris is the plural form of the noun Uri, which refers to a popular given name predominantly used in Switzerland. It can also be used as a surname.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Uris

A variant spelling of the noun Uri, referring to a canton in central Switzerland.

Example sentence: The breathtaking landscapes of Uris attract tourists from all over the world.

Sense 2:

Noun: Uris

An abbreviation for Universal Resource Identifier, which is a string of characters used to identify a resource on the internet. It is a fundamental concept of the World Wide Web.

Example sentence: The URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and the URN (Uniform Resource Name) are two types of URIs.

Sense 3:

Noun: Uris

Plural form of Uri, a Hebrew name which means "my light" or "my fire."

Example sentence: The Uris family celebrated their reunion with a big feast.

Sense 4:

Verb: uris

The third person singular simple present form of the verb "urr," which is a Scottish dialect word meaning to growl or snarl.

Example sentence: As the dog became angrier, it uris more fiercely at the stranger.

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