Definitions for moas

moas mo·a

Spelling: [moh-uh]
IPA: /ˈmoʊ ə/

Moas is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 35 anagrams from letters in moas (amos).

Definitions for moas

noun

  1. any of several flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae, of New Zealand, related to the kiwis but resembling the ostrich: extinct since about the end of the 18th century.

Origin of moas

Borrowed into English from Maori around 1810-20

Examples for moas

All the passengers were herded there, with Miko and moa alternating on guard.

I went cold and tense; moa shifted, alert to my every movement.

He did not dare even to whisper to me, with moa hovering always so close.

Miko, moa and Coniston, with their five underlings, could not be found.

moa was saying, "I would like to tell you our plans, Gregg."

moa had been near him; and as though by pre-arrangement with him she now accosted me.

I was thinking, moa, when we land at the Moon to-morrow—where is our equipment?

Miko was now confronting me; at the door moa stood watching.

I stood quivering, and moa thrust her weapon against my face.

I ignored moa's weapon which she was still clutching mechanically.

Word Value for moas
Scrable

5

Words with friends

6

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