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English word origin

Etymology of momma

A variant of mama.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Alternative spelling of mama.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

A variant of mama.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A betel nut plus other ingredients (like areca nut, betel leaves, slaked lime, and tobacco) to be chewed on.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Ilocano mama.

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