From Late Latin remora, a fish name, related to Latin remorari, “to delay”.
From Late Latin remora, a fish name, related to Latin remorari, “to delay”.
What is a rémora?
It is a fish that attaches to larger animals, or a hindrance to progress.
How does the fish attach itself?
A disc on its head lets it cling to another animal or a boat.
What does rémora mean in a project?
Something that delays or obstructs it.
Is rémora feminine?
Yes: la rémora; the plural is rémoras.
Where does rémora come from?
From a Latin fish name linked to a verb meaning “to delay”.