MORAVIANS
\mɔːɹˈe͡ɪvi͡ənz], \mɔːɹˈeɪviənz], \m_ɔː_ɹ_ˈeɪ_v_iə_n_z]\
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Otherwise called "Ilerrn- hutters" or "United Brethren." A sect of Christians whose social polity is particular and conspicuous, it sprung up in Moravia and Bohemia, on the opening of that reformation which stripped the chair of St. Peter of so many votaries, and gave birth to so many denominations of Christians. They give evi- dence on their solemn affirmation. 2 Steph. Comm. 338JI.
By Henry Campbell Black
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.