1. plural of maumet; idols or false gods, especially in historical or religious contexts
Usage: archaic; often used in medieval or religious literature to refer to pagan idols or false deities
2. plural of maumet; grotesque or misshapen figures or dolls
Usage: archaic; rare usage referring to crude or deformed representations

Examples

• Medieval texts condemned the worship of maumets as sinful idolatry.
• The crusaders sought to destroy the maumets in the temple.
• Ancient peoples carved maumets from stone and wood.
• Religious scholars debated the nature of these pagan maumets.
• The museum displayed artifacts depicting various maumets from different cultures.