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单词 Momus
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Momus

/ˈməʊməs/
literary. Now rare
noun
1The Greek god of censure and ridicule, who was banished from Olympus for his criticisms of the gods.
2A person who habitually grumbles or finds fault, a carping critic. Now rare.
  • daughter of Momus noun a woman given to facetiousness, sarcasm, or ridicule..

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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