mamoty

noun

ma·​mo·​ty

ˈmämətē

plural -es

: a hand tool used for digging and cultivating in southeastern Asia

Word History

Etymology

Tamil mammaṭṭi, alteration of maṇ-veṭṭi, from maṇ earth + veṭṭi spade

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!