单词 | Momus |
释义 | 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.
OriginMid 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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