menat

[ mey-naht ]

noun
  1. an amulet worn by certain Egyptians in ancient times to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.

Origin of menat

1
Vocalization of Egyptian mnyt

Words Nearby menat

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How to use menat in a sentence

  • The habitat and name suggest Yucca, Walapai menat, but the Walapai speak of cooking the fruit, not the root.

    Seven Mohave Myths | A. L. Kroeber
  • St. Carileff was a monk at menat, near Clermont, and died about 540.