Synonyms for

Mao

Verb / maʊ / Another word for mao — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mao is a Chinese surname or a word for 'cat' in some languages.

Synonyms & similar words

maozedong maotsetung monoamineoxidase mao cat kitty feline tomcat puss tabby whiskers claws purr meow kitten pussy mouser cougar lion tiger leopard panther lynx cheetah

Synonyms by register

Formal

pile mass heap accumulation

Informal

hunk wad clump bunch

Literary

tress lock curl

Antonyms

smooth sleek straight unruffled calm even

Common collocations

  • a mao of hair
  • a mao of thread
  • a mao of wool
  • a mao of fur
  • a mao of grass
  • a mao of paper

Word family

noun mao

Usage note

The word 'mao' is primarily used to refer to a lock or tuft of hair, fur, or other fibrous material. It is less common in modern English and can sound archaic or poetic.

Example sentences

  1. I love playing with my friend's cat, Mao.
  2. Mao is a common surname in China.
  3. My friend named her cat after Mao Zedong.
  4. Mao, the cat, always sleeps on the couch.
  5. Mao was a great leader of China.

Quotes

  • A cat has nine lives, for three he plays, for three he strays, and for the last three he stays. - English Proverb
  • Time spent with cats is never wasted. - Sigmund Freud
  • I believe cats to be spirits come to earth. A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through. - Jules Verne

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