noun

momo

MOH-moh

Momo (noun) means a steamed or fried dumpling from Nepal, Tibet, and neighbouring Himalayan regions, filled with meat or vegetables. Example: “We ordered a plate of chicken momos at the Nepali restaurant.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Origin: Chinese

Rhymes for momo

FOMO Como homo tomo promo Shlomo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “momo” mean?

The word “momo” means a steamed or fried dumpling from Nepal, Tibet, and neighbouring Himalayan regions, filled with meat or vegetables. In plain terms, a popular Himalayan dumpling dish, similar to a steamed or fried filled bun.

How do you pronounce “momo”?

“Momo” is pronounced MOH-moh (/ˈməʊməʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “momo” in a sentence?

Here is “momo” used in a sentence: “We ordered a plate of chicken momos at the Nepali restaurant.”

What part of speech is “momo”?

“Momo” is a noun.

Where does the word “momo” come from?

The word “momo” comes from Chinese. Borrowed via Tibetan from Mandarin Chinese mómo, meaning steamed bun.

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