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Uncommon
Mau
Mau (noun) means a breed of short-haired domestic cat, most famously the Egyptian Mau. Example: “The Egyptian Mau is known for its naturally spotted coat.”
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A breed of short-haired domestic cat, most famously the Egyptian Mau.
"The Egyptian Mau is known for its naturally spotted coat."
How to use Mau
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of spotted domestic cat breed originally from Egypt.
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Etymology
From mjw, the ancient Egyptian word for "cat," as rendered by 19th-century Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius.
Class of 1800
Mau joined the language around 1800.
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What does “Mau” mean?
The word “Mau” means a breed of short-haired domestic cat, most famously the Egyptian Mau. In plain terms, a type of spotted domestic cat breed originally from Egypt.
How do you use “Mau” in a sentence?
Here is “Mau” used in a sentence: “The Egyptian Mau is known for its naturally spotted coat.”
What part of speech is “Mau”?
“Mau” is a noun.
Where does the word “Mau” come from?
The word “Mau” dates back to around 1800. From mjw, the ancient Egyptian word for "cat," as rendered by 19th-century Egyptologist Karl Richard Lepsius.
Is “Mau” a common word?
“Mau” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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