menat
[ mey-naht ]
noun
an amulet worn by certain Egyptians in ancient times to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.
Origin of menat
1Vocalization 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. KroeberSt. Carileff was a monk at menat, near Clermont, and died about 540.
Curiosities of Christian History | Croake James
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