"spuria" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈspjʊəɹɪə/ [Received-Pronunciation]
enPR: spyo͝oəʹrĭə [Received-Pronunciation] Etymology: From the Latin spuria, the nominative neuter plural form of spurius, whence spurious; compare trivia. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|spuria}} Latin spuria Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} spuria pl (plural only)
  1. Spurious things; especially, a counterfeit or forged written work or one of doubtful attribution. Tags: plural, plural-only Related terms: ala spuria
    Sense id: en-spuria-en-noun-5531nKnT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum, English undefined derivations, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 50 45 1 3 1 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 49 46 1 2 1
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