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单词 Momus
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Definition of Momus in English:

Momus

noun ˈməʊməs
rare, literary
  • (A) The Greek god of censure and ridicule, who was banished from Olympus for his criticisms of the gods; (also) a representation of the god. (b) A person who habitually grumbles or finds fault, a carping critic. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Hall (1529–1568/9), surgeon and author. From Momus (ancient Greek Μῶμος; personification of μῶμος ridicule), the name of the Greek god of censure and ridicule.

Definition of Momus in US English:

Momus

nounˈməʊməs
rare, literary
  • (A) The Greek god of censure and ridicule, who was banished from Olympus for his criticisms of the gods; (also) a representation of the god. (b) A person who habitually grumbles or finds fault, a carping critic. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in John Hall (1529–1568/9), surgeon and author. From Momus (ancient Greek Μῶμος; personification of μῶμος ridicule), the name of the Greek god of censure and ridicule.

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