"thoro" meaning in English

See thoro in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more thoro [comparative], most thoro [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} thoro (comparative more thoro, superlative most thoro)
  1. Informal spelling of thorough. Tags: alt-of, informal Alternative form of: thorough Synonyms: thorough Derived forms: thorofare, thoroly Related terms: a mensa et thoro
    Sense id: en-thoro-en-adj-iFbdK2pi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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