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mops

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Mops (noun) means a pug dog. Example: “The old lady walked her mops every morning.”

noun
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A pug dog.
"The old lady walked her mops every morning."

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In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for a pug dog; also the plural of "mop."

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Plural
mopses
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Etymology

Borrowed from German Mops, "pug."

Origin: German

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mops” mean?
The word “mops” means a pug dog. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for a pug dog; also the plural of "mop.".
How do you use “mops” in a sentence?
Here is “mops” used in a sentence: “The old lady walked her mops every morning.”
What part of speech is “mops”?
“Mops” is a noun.
Where does the word “mops” come from?
The word “mops” comes from German. Borrowed from German Mops, "pug.".

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