What is another word for mina?

Pronunciation: [mˈiːnə] (IPA)

Mina is a word that originated from the Latin language, and it typically refers to a unit of weight measure that is equivalent to 50,000 grains. However, there exist many synonyms for the word "mina" which vary from culture to culture. In the Middle East, the word "bayt al-mal" is used to describe a public treasure house, similar to a modern-day bank. Additionally, in some Eastern European countries, the word "grosha" is used to describe a coin or small unit of currency. In ancient Greece, the word "talent" was used to describe a large sum of money equivalent to several thousand dollars, and the term "pound" is considered a synonym for the word "mina" in old English literature.

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  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      mona, Meena.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      Minna, Mena, menna.
    • Interjection
      Meena.

What are the hypernyms for Mina?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Mina?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for mina (as nouns)

Usage examples for Mina

mina was not speedily to be beaten, nor was the British general the slow unenterprising leader that the Emperor took him to be.
"The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2)"
John Holland Rose
But nobody was in de house but mina, a little gal 'bout eight year ole, massa bought out of a drove was passin' by de kitchen door, and run to the fiel' shoutin' all de way 'Phil's alive!
"A Woman's Life-Work Labors and Experiences"
Laura S. Haviland
I had masses of gold coins thrown among the people in the street, and gave mina, the beautiful girl who headed the chorus at my arrival, all the jewels I had brought with me, for distribution among her friends.
"The Worlds Greatest Books Vol. II: Fiction"
Arthur Mee, J. A. Hammerton, Eds.

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