"momoir" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: momoirs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of mom + memoir. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mom|memoir}} Blend of mom + memoir Head templates: {{en-noun}} momoir (plural momoirs)
  1. (Canada, US, informal) A memoir written by or about a mother. Tags: Canada, US, informal Categories (topical): Family, Literature
    Sense id: en-momoir-en-noun-ilTL0bal Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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