noun
Uncommon
mina
MEE-nuh
Mina (noun) means an ancient unit of weight and currency used in Greece and the Middle East, roughly equal to one sixtieth of a talent. Example: “The merchant priced the goods in mina of silver.”
noun
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An ancient unit of weight and currency used in Greece and the Middle East, roughly equal to one sixtieth of a talent.
"The merchant priced the goods in mina of silver."
How to use mina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-world unit of weight and money, mostly encountered in ancient history and Biblical texts.
When to use it
A historical/technical term, not used in modern currency or measurement.
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Word forms
- Plural
- minas, minae
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The merchant priced the goods in _____ of silver.
Etymology
From Latin mina, from Greek mnâ, related to the Hebrew maneh and the unit called a maund.
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What does “mina” mean?
The word “mina” means an ancient unit of weight and currency used in Greece and the Middle East, roughly equal to one sixtieth of a talent. In plain terms, an old-world unit of weight and money, mostly encountered in ancient history and Biblical texts.
How do you pronounce “mina”?
“Mina” is pronounced MEE-nuh (/ˈmiːnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “mina” in a sentence?
Here is “mina” used in a sentence: “The merchant priced the goods in mina of silver.”
What part of speech is “mina”?
“Mina” is a noun.
Where does the word “mina” come from?
The word “mina” comes from Latin. From Latin mina, from Greek mnâ, related to the Hebrew maneh and the unit called a maund.
Is “mina” a common word?
“Mina” is an uncommon word in modern English.
