Associations to the word «Mormon»

Wiktionary

MORMON, proper noun. The ancient American prophet of Mormon theology who Mormons believe compiled the Book of Mormon.
MORMON, noun. (originally derogatory) A person who views Joseph Smith, Jr. as a prophet, and considers the Book of Mormon and the Pearl of Great Price to be holy.
MORMON, adjective. Of, or pertaining to, the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr.
MORMON CHURCH, proper noun. A major sub-group in Mormonism
MORMON CRICKET, noun. A large dark wingless katydid, Anabrus simplex, that resembles a cricket and is found in the arid parts of the western U.S. where it is occasionally an abundant pest of crops.
MORMON CRICKETS, noun. Plural of Mormon cricket
MORMON POTATOES, noun. (US) A casserole of hash browns or cubed potatoes, cheese, and onions, in a creamy soup or sauce.

Dictionary definition

MORMON, noun. The ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
MORMON, noun. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
MORMON, adjective. Of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Mormon Church; "Mormon leaders"; "the former Mormon practice of polygamy".

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