Momo

Pronunciation: /moʊmoʊ/

Definitions of momo

noun a type of dumpling originating from Tibet, typically filled with meat or vegetables and served with a dipping sauce

Example Sentences

A1 I love eating momo, it's my favorite dish.

A2 She learned how to make momo from her grandmother.

B1 The restaurant serves a variety of momo fillings, including chicken and vegetable.

B2 The momo festival attracts tourists from all over the world.

C1 The chef's specialty is his unique fusion of traditional and modern momo recipes.

C2 The food critic praised the restaurant for its perfectly steamed momo and flavorful dipping sauces.

Examples of momo in a Sentence

formal The momo is a traditional Nepalese dumpling filled with meat or vegetables.

informal Let's grab some momos for lunch, they're so delicious!

slang I could really go for some momos right now, they're my favorite.

figurative The momo of the story represents the hidden truth that was finally revealed.

Grammatical Forms of momo

• past tense: momoed
• plural: momos
• comparative: more momo
• superlative: most momo
• present tense: momo
• future tense: will momo
• perfect tense: have momoed
• continuous tense: is momoing
• singular: momo
• positive degree: momo
• infinitive: to momo
• gerund: momoing
• participle: momoed

Origin and Evolution of momo

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Tibetan and Nepali

Story behind the word: The word 'momo' originated in Tibetan and Nepali folklore as a malevolent spirit or demon that roams the mountains.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'momo' has evolved to refer to a type of dumpling in Tibetan and Nepali cuisine, popularized in the 20th century.