menat

American

[mey-naht] / ˈmeɪ nɑt /

noun

an amulet worn by certain Egyptians in ancient times to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.

Etymology

Origin of menat

Vocalization of Egyptian mnyt

Example Sentences

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If it landed on the dirty side, that meant dirt, if it landed on the other, that menat Hwy.

From Time Magazine Archive

At the back of his neck hangs the menat or symbol of joy and happiness; on his right hand stands Nephthys, and on his left stands Isis.

From Egyptian Ideas of the Future Life by Budge, E. A. Wallis (Ernest Alfred Wallis), Sir

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