menat

[ mey-naht ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of menat¹

Vocalization of Egyptian mnyt

Example Sentences

Menat Bahnasy, who ran on a platform calling for more faculty of color and campus inclusion, lost to Jackson Parell, who advocated bringing outside culture to campus and improving the dining hall experience.

From Seattle Times

Menat Bahnasy, who ran on a platform calling for more faculty of color and campus inclusion, lost to Jackson Parell, who advocated bringing outside culture to campus and improving the dining hall experience.

From Washington Times

“Had to let their hired man go because of taxes, and their oldest son took the king’s coin early this summer. He’s off fighting the rebels in Menat now.”

From Literature

But in private he blamed his ambassador in Tunis, Pierre Menat, and promptly sacked him.

From BBC

The diplomats said the Elysée had, in effect, made the diplomat, Pierre Ménat, a scapegoat for the Elysée’s own failure to stay on top of events.

From New York Times