Definitions for Momuses

Momuses Mo·mus

Spelling: [moh-muh s]
IPA: /ˈmoʊ məs/

Momuses is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 95 anagrams from letters in Momuses (emmossu).

Definitions for Momuses

noun

  1. Also, Momos [moh-mos] /ˈmoʊ mɒs/ (Show IPA). Classical Mythology. the god of ridicule.
  2. (sometimes lowercase) a faultfinder; a carping critic.

Origin of Momuses

Latin Mōmus Greek Mômos, special use of mômos blame, ridicule

Examples for Momuses

How funny their tragedy had been, how sad their comedy, Momus only might tell.

Somewhere in the background were the faces of Momus and Aquila.

She did not observe his gestures, and Momus decided for her.

They agreed to appoint Momus as judge, and to abide by his decision.

This indeed has been a temple of Bacchus and Momus from time immemorial.

Momus was called upon to decide their merits, but he blamed them all.

The vintner laughed, too, but Momus would have criticized his laughter.

Schann and two others were arrested, and the next day Momus sold his business.

"What a pity that Momus has cut off our credit," said Rodolphe.

Momus had at last arrived in ancient Deutschland and was feared.

Word Value for Momuses
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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