noun
momo
MOH-moh
noun
1
A steamed or fried dumpling from Nepal, Tibet, and neighbouring Himalayan regions, filled with meat or vegetables.
"We ordered a plate of chicken momos at the Nepali restaurant."
"She learned to fold momo dumplings from her grandmother."
How to Use Momo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular Himalayan dumpling dish, similar to a steamed or fried filled bun.
Common pairings
chicken momo
steamed momo
momo dipping sauce
Word Forms
momos plural, momo plural, momos plural
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Etymology
Borrowed via Tibetan from Mandarin Chinese mómo, meaning steamed bun.