Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mey-nuh s]
- /ˈmeɪ nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mey-nuh s]
- /ˈmeɪ nəs/
Definitions of manus word
- noun plural manus Anatomy, Zoology. the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand. 1
- noun plural manus Roman Law. power over persons, as that of the husband over the wife. 1
- noun plural manus a member of a people living on the island of Manus, in the Admiralty Islands. 1
- noun manus the progenitor and lawgiver of the human race. 1
- noun manus The terminal segment of a forelimb, corresponding to the hand and wrist in humans. 1
- noun manus the wrist and hand 0
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Origin of manus
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
1510-20; < Latin: hand
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Manus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
manus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
manus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for manus
noun manus
- tentacle — Zoology. any of various slender, flexible processes or appendages in animals, especially invertebrates, that serve as organs of touch, prehension, etc.; feeler.
- paw — father; pa.
- talon — a claw, especially of a bird of prey.
- nipper — a person or thing that nips.
- crook — A crook is a dishonest person or a criminal.
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