Mo·mus
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Definition of Momus
: the Greek god of censure and mockery
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“Momus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Momus. Accessed 18 May. 2021.
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The first known use of Momus was in 1561
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