Also called altar stone. Also called altar slab,. the flat stone forming the top of the altar in a Roman Catholic church.
(initial capital letter) the Table, a southern constellation near Octans.
First recorded in 1685–95; from Latin mēnsa “table”
From the Latin word mēnsa table, symbolizing the original conception of the society, “a round table where no one has precedence”
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Due out May 1, it features contributions from R&B pioneer Raphael Saadiq, pop star Khalid, rapper Vic Mensa and more.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
On his personal website, Polito wrote at length about his favorite topics, rarely failing to mention membership in the Mensa society for people with high IQs.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023
“This album is a story of redemption; trial and triumph, pain and glory,” Mensa said in a statement.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2023
Herman is a member of Mensa, the society for those who have the highest IQs in the world.
From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023
Our tests were administered by an attractive French psychologist named Madame Haberman, who was herself a Mensa member.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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