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Noun — A smooth, hand-held grinding stone used with a flat stone base (a metate) to crush corn or other grain.

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How to use mano

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mano and metate

Etymology

From Spanish mano, "hand" — the tool is worked by hand back and forth across the grinding surface.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mano” mean?

The word “mano” means a smooth, hand-held grinding stone used with a flat stone base (a metate) to crush corn or other grain. In plain terms, an old-fashioned hand tool for grinding grain, mostly discussed in archaeology or traditional cooking contexts.

How do you pronounce “mano”?

“Mano” is pronounced MAH-noh (/ˈmɑːnəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mano” in a sentence?

Here is “mano” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists found a mano and metate still caked with ground maize.”

What part of speech is “mano”?

“Mano” is a noun.

Where does the word “mano” come from?

The word “mano” comes from Spanish. From Spanish mano, "hand" — the tool is worked by hand back and forth across the grinding surface.

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