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MEDORA

Specialty Definition: MEDORA

DomainDefinition

Literature

Medora The betrothed of the Corsair. (Byron: The Corsair.). Source: Brewer's Dictionary.

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Specialty Definition: Medora, Illinois

(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)

Medora is a village located in Macoupin County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 501.

Geography


Medora is located at 39°10'34" North, 90°8'30" West (39.176063, -90.141801)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 501 people, 175 households, and 131 families residing in the village. The population density is 624.0/km² (1,598.7/mi²). There are 188 housing units at an average density of 234.2/km² (599.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 96.81% White, 0.00% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 1.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 175 households out of which 42.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% are married couples living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% are non-families. 23.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.86 and the average family size is 3.39. In the village the population is spread out with 32.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.3 males. The median income for a household in the village is $26,583, and the median income for a family is $28,750. Males have a median income of $35,000 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the village is $11,052. 12.4% of the population and 10.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 13.0% are under the age of 18 and 28.6% are 65 or older.



Medora, Indiana

(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)

Medora is a town located in Jackson County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 565.

Geography


Medora is located at 38°49'29" North, 86°10'14" West (38.824665, -86.170679)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 565 people, 239 households, and 163 families residing in the town. The population density is 681.7/km² (1,773.5/mi²). There are 257 housing units at an average density of 310.1/km² (806.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.65% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. 0.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 239 households out of which 29.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% are married couples living together, 18.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% are non-families. 27.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.85. In the town the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.2 males. The median income for a household in the town is $27,813, and the median income for a family is $31,111. Males have a median income of $23,646 versus $20,288 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,262. 10.9% of the population and 7.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.7% are under the age of 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older.



Medora, North Dakota

(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)

Medora is a city located in Billings County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 100. It is the county seat of Billings County6.

Geography


Medora is located at 46°54'51" North, 103°31'30" West (46.914258, -103.524942)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 100 people, 51 households, and 23 families residing in the city. The population density is 104.4/km² (271.7/mi²). There are 117 housing units at an average density of 122.1/km² (317.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 1.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 51 households out of which 21.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% are married couples living together, 11.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 54.9% are non-families. 51.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.96 and the average family size is 3.00. In the city the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $31,563, and the median income for a family is $61,250. Males have a median income of $26,042 versus $21,094 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,399. 4.8% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Medora, Illinois."

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Abbreviations & Acronyms: MEDORA

The following table is compiled from various sources, across various languages. When English abbreviations or acronyms come from a non-English source, this is noted.
EntrySourceExpressionField

MEDORA

EnglishTypological Mapping of Mediterranean Rural AreasN/A

Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

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Commercial Usage: MEDORA

DomainTitle

Books

  • Alson S. Clark : based on the biography of Alson Skinner Clark by Medora Clark (reference)

  • Byron's daughter; a biography of Elizabeth Medora Leigh (reference)

  • Los engaänados Medora (reference)

  • Medora Leigh: A History and an Autobiography (reference)

  • The Passions of Medora Graeme (reference)

    (more book examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Image Slideshow: MEDORA

Photos:
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Photo Album: MEDORA

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Log cabin on the Chimney-Butte Ranch near Medora, N.D., the home of President Roosevelt, 1883-84. Credit: Library of Congress.

Ruins of packing plant established by Marquis De Mores, a wealthy French nobleman who ranched in the valley of Little Missouri. Medora, North Dakota. Credit: Library of Congress.

Bridge over Little Missouri River, on U.S. Highway Number 10. Medora, North Dakota. Credit: Library of Congress.

View of loading cattle. Medora, North Dakota. Credit: Library of Congress.

Loading cattle at Medora, North Dakota. Credit: Library of Congress.

Driving herds of cattle to the main corral at Medora, North Dakota. Credit: Library of Congress.

View of the corrals and some of the cattle at Medora, North Dakota. Credit: Library of Congress.

  

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

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Name Usage Frequency: MEDORA

The following table summarizes the usage of "MEDORA" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified.
NameUsage/GenderUsage per 100
million Persons		Rank in USA
MedoraLast name10081,187
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.

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Cities: MEDORA


1. Medora, IL (village, FIPS 48138)
Location: 39.17602 N, 90.14169 W
Population (1990): 420 (170 housing units)
Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 62063
Country: USA

2. Medora, IN (town, FIPS 48240)
Location: 38.82461 N, 86.17070 W
Population (1990): 805 (330 housing units)
Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 47260
Country: USA

3. Medora, KS
Zip Code(s): 67502
Country: USA

4. Medora, ND (city, FIPS 51900)
Location: 46.91370 N, 103.52435 W
Population (1990): 101 (77 housing units)
Area: 1.0 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 58645
Country: USA

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Frequency of Internet Keywords: MEDORA

The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com.
 
ExpressionFrequency
per Day		ExpressionFrequency
per Day

medora

177

bank medora state

3

medora nd

170

foundation medora

3

medora north dakota

111

dakota medora south

3

medora musical

48

map medora

3

eddy medora

16

campground medora nd

2

hotel medora

14

medora musical ticket

2

medora motel

9

medora n.d

2

campground medora

7

americinn medora nd

2

dakota medora musical north

6

medora musical nd

2

medora il

5

camping medora nd

2

hotel medora nd

4

camping medora

2

eddy medora sunrays

4

medora motel nd

2

juniper medora

4

medora weather

2

lodging medora north dakota

4

hotel medora north dakota

2

medora in

3

medora indiana

2

americinn medora

3

lodging medora nd

2

foundation medora roosevelt theodore

2
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Misspellings: MEDORA

Misspellings

"MEDORA" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Amedroz, Hedorah, Madopar, Madoura, Mazdoor, Mdoya, Medard, Medata, Miodrag, Mudogas, Muroroa, Neudorf. (additional references)

Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

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Anagrams: MEDORA

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Direct Anagrams: radome, roamed.

Words within the letters "a-d-e-m-o-r"

-1 letter: adore, armed, derma, dream, madre, morae, oared, oread.

-2 letters: aero, dame, dare, dear, demo, derm, doer, dome, dore, dorm, dram, made, mare, mead, mode, mora, more, odea, omer, orad, read, ream, redo, road, roam, rode.

-3 letters: ado, are, arm, dam, doe, dom, dor, ear, era, mad, mae, mar, med, moa, mod, mor, oar.

 Words containing the letters "a-d-e-m-o-r"
 

+1 letter: armored, caromed, comrade, earldom, madrone, majored, radomes.

 

+2 letters: airdrome, amberoid, armoured, boardmen, bromated, carromed, clamored, coadmire, compadre, compared, comrades, damewort, darksome, defoamer, demeanor, democrat, dragomen, earldoms, enamored, headroom, homeward, ideogram, madrones, marooned, marrowed, mediator, moderate, moderato, mortared, normande, outdream, pomander, pyoderma, racemoid, radiomen, ransomed, remolade, rhabdome, romanced, seadrome, varoomed.

 

+3 letters: adornment, aerodrome, airdromes, amberoids, amortised, amortized, andromeda, astrodome, ausformed, bombarded, bromeliad, broodmare, camcorder, clamoured, coadmired, coadmires, cofferdam, commander, compadres, comparted, comradely, comradery, dameworts, defoamers, demeanors, demeanour, democracy, democrats, deprogram, dermatome, doomsayer, dromedary, ealdorman, ealdormen, embargoed, enamoured, forearmed, forenamed, formamide, formatted, gladsomer, glamoured, handsomer, headrooms, homewards, ideograms, kaiserdom, madrepore, malformed, meandrous, mediators, mediatory, meditator, melodrama, memoranda, moderated, moderates, moderator, moderatos, moralised, moralized, mordanted, mortgaged, motorcade, oddsmaker, outdreams, outdreamt, pomanders, programed, promenade, pyodermas, ramrodded, randomize, remolades, rhabdomes, rhodamine, romanised, romanized, romeldale, seadromes, tamboured, trematode, unarmored.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Alternative Orthography: MEDORA


Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)

4D 45 44 4F 52 41

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)

American Sign Language (origins from 1620-1817 in Italy and, especially, France) (references)

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Semaphore (1791, in France) (references)

Braille (1829, in France) (references)

Morse Code (1836) (references)

--    .    -..    ---    .-.    .-

Dancing Men (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1903) (references)

Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)

01001101 01000101 01000100 01001111 01010010 01000001

HTML Code (1990) (references)

&#77 &#69 &#68 &#79 &#82 &#65

ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)

004D 0045 0044 004F 0052 0041

British Sign Language (Fingerspelling, BSL; 1992, British Deaf Association Dictionary of British Sign Language) (references)

Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)

473938495235

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INDEX

1. Usage: Commercial
2. Images: Slideshow
3. Images: Photo Album
4. Names: Frequency 		5. Cities
6. Expressions: Internet
7. Abbreviations
8. Acronyms 		9. Derivations
10. Anagrams
11. Orthography
12. Bibliography


  

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