meno

[ mey-noh; Italian me-naw ]

adverbMusic.

Origin of meno

1
1875–80; <Italian <Latin minus less

Other definitions for meno- (2 of 2)

meno-

  1. a combining form borrowed from Greek, where it meant “month,” used with reference to menstruation in the formation of compound words: menopause.

Origin of meno-

2
<Greek mēno-, combining form of mḗn month; see moon
  • Also especially before a vowel, men-.

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British Dictionary definitions for meno (1 of 2)

meno

/ (ˈmɛnəʊ) /


adverbmusic
  1. (esp preceding a dynamic or tempo marking) to be played less quickly, less softly, etc

  2. short for meno mosso

Origin of meno

1
from Italian, from Latin minus less

British Dictionary definitions for meno- (2 of 2)

meno-

combining form
  1. menstruation: menorrhagia

Origin of meno-

2
from Greek mēn month

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