mina1
[mahy-nuh]
- an ancient unit of weight and value equal to the sixtieth part of a talent.
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Origin of mina1
1570–80; < Latin < Greek mnâ < Semitic; compare Hebrew māneh mina
mina2
[mahy-nuh]
- myna.
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myna
or my·nah, mi·na, mi·nah
[mahy-nuh]
- 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.
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Origin of myna
First recorded in 1760–70, myna is from the Hindi word mainā
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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 DanceMoral 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 DanceMoral 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 DanceMoral 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 DanceMoral 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 DanceMoral Courage
June 16, 2014
Historical Examples
Mina, (plural Minæ)—Four pounds, three shillings, four pence.
PhilotheaLydia Maria Child
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.
ApologyPlato
There isn't anyone for me to talk to but Mina, and she's paid to work, not to listen.
Mary Rose of MifflinFrances R. Sterrett
For an instant Mina did not know what she would do; the fear and the attraction struggled.
Tristram of BlentAnthony Hope
mina
- an ancient unit of weight and money, used in Asia Minor, equal to one sixtieth of a talent
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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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