Definitions for Momus

Momus Mo·mus

Spelling: [moh-muh s]
IPA: /ˈmoʊ məs/

Momus is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 34 anagrams from letters in Momus (mmosu).

Definitions for Momus

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 Momus

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

Examples for Momus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for Momus
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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