mome
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of mome
First recorded in 1545–55; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Owned by flamboyant former banker Rich Ricci, you might not get rich backing this one although trainer did triumph with 100-1 outsider Mon Mome in 2009.
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One for alliteration fans - could Broadway Boy follow Mon Mome, Party Politics and Red Rum as a nifty-sounding National winner for trainer, who has triumphed twice before?
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She was successful with 100-1 outsider Mon Mome 15 years ago.
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Trainer seeking second victory after 100-1 outsider Mon Mome's success 14 years ago.
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Treadwell won the National on 100-1 shot Mon Mome in 2009 but spoke of being depressed after suffering concussion in a fall.
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