mott
Mott (noun) means a small clump or grove of trees, especially in the southern United States. Example: “Deer often bed down in the shade of a live oak mott.”
How to use mott
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small stand or clump of trees, especially oak, growing on slightly higher ground.
Word forms
motts plural
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Deer often bed down in the shade of a live oak _____.
Etymology
Probably from French motte.
Rhymes for mott
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What does “mott” mean?
The word “mott” means a small clump or grove of trees, especially in the southern United States. In plain terms, a small stand or clump of trees, especially oak, growing on slightly higher ground.
How do you use “mott” in a sentence?
Here is “mott” used in a sentence: “Deer often bed down in the shade of a live oak mott.”
What part of speech is “mott”?
“Mott” is a noun.
Where does the word “mott” come from?
The word “mott” comes from French. Probably from French motte.