moroni
moroni Lexical Profile
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In Latter-day Saint theology, an angel and resurrected ancient prophet who reportedly visited Joseph Smith to reveal the location of the golden plates.
"A golden statue of the angel Moroni stands atop the spires of most Latter-day Saint temples around the world."
The capital and largest city of the Comoros, a sovereign island nation in the Indian Ocean, located on the western coast of the island of Grande Comore.
"Many international travelers heading to the Comoros fly directly into the airport situated just outside Moroni."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name has two distinct origins. As the capital of the Comoros, it is derived from Comorian/Swahili, possibly meaning 'at the river' or 'at the fire' (referencing its location near the active volcano Mount Karthala). In Latter-day Saint theology, the name was introduced by Joseph Smith in the early 19th-century publication of the Book of Mormon.
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