mina¹

[mahy-nuh]

noun, plural mi·nae

[mahy-nee] /ˈmaɪ ni/, mi·nas.

an ancient unit of weight and value equal to the sixtieth part of a talent.

Origin of mina¹

1570–80; < Latin < Greek mnâ < Semitic; compare Hebrew māneh mina

mina²

[mahy-nuh]

noun

myna.

myna

or my·nah, mi·na, mi·nah

[mahy-nuh]

noun

any of several Asian birds of the starling family Sturnidae, especially those of the genera Acridotheres and Gracula, certain species of which have the ability to mimic speech and are kept as pets.

Origin of myna

First recorded in 1760–70, myna is from the Hindi word mainā

Can be confusedminer minor myna

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Examples from the Web for mina

Contemporary Examples

And according to Mina Black, dance is a powerful form of prayer.
Challenging Religious Tradition for the Love of God — and the Love of Dance
Moral Courage
June 16, 2014
Mina's pupils are cherished, respected and nurtured, as anyone can see.
Challenging Religious Tradition for the Love of God — and the Love of Dance
Moral Courage
June 16, 2014
Mina established a ballet school that serves Orthodox Jewish girls.
Challenging Religious Tradition for the Love of God — and the Love of Dance
Moral Courage
June 16, 2014
Riding the subway to and from her ballet classes, Mina immersed herself in prayer.
Challenging Religious Tradition for the Love of God — and the Love of Dance
Moral Courage
June 16, 2014
Some even feared Mina would corrupt their children, so they called her "toxic."
Challenging Religious Tradition for the Love of God — and the Love of Dance
Moral Courage
June 16, 2014

Historical Examples

Mina, (plural Minæ)—Four pounds, three shillings, four pence.
Philothea
Lydia Maria Child
But perhaps I could pay you a mina of silver: in that sum, then, I amerce myself.
Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates
Plato
Loss of money might be an evil, but then he has none to give; perhaps he can make up a mina.
Apology
Plato
There isn't anyone for me to talk to but Mina, and she's paid to work, not to listen.
Mary Rose of Mifflin
Frances R. Sterrett
Mina was silent; her memories gave her no such thing as that.
Tristram of Blent
Anthony Hope

British Dictionary definitions for mina

mina

noun plural -nae (-niː) or -nas

an ancient unit of weight and money, used in Asia Minor, equal to one sixtieth of a talent

Word Origin

C16: via Latin from Greek mnā, of Semitic origin; related to Hebrew māneh mina

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Word Origin and History for mina

n.

talking starling of India, see mynah.

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mina2

myna

or my·nah, mi·na, mi·nah

Origin of myna

Examples from the Web for mina

Contemporary Examples

And according to Mina Black, dance is a powerful form of prayer.

Mina's pupils are cherished, respected and nurtured, as anyone can see.

Mina established a ballet school that serves Orthodox Jewish girls.

Riding the subway to and from her ballet classes, Mina immersed herself in prayer.

Some even feared Mina would corrupt their children, so they called her "toxic."

Historical Examples

Mina, (plural Minæ)—Four pounds, three shillings, four pence.

But perhaps I could pay you a mina of silver: in that sum, then, I amerce myself.

Loss of money might be an evil, but then he has none to give; perhaps he can make up a mina.

There isn't anyone for me to talk to but Mina, and she's paid to work, not to listen.

Mina was silent; her memories gave her no such thing as that.

mina

Word Origin

Word Origin and History for mina

n.

mina¹

Origin of mina¹

mina²