manes
/ˈmɑːneɪz/
manes noun: the souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived as deities or the subjects of reverence, or of other deceased relatives. Also the plural of mane.
Noun
manes pl (plural only)
- The souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived as deities or the subjects of reverence, or of other deceased relatives.
- this was the Ustrina or place of burning their bodies, or some sacrificing place unto the Manes1658, Sir Thomas Browne, Urne-Burial, Penguin, published 2005, page 9
- Still may the manès of thy children rise
To chase calm slumber from thy wearied eyes;
Still may their voices on the haunted air
In fearful whispers tell thee to despair,1819, Felicia Hemans, The Wife of Asdrubal, Tales and Historic Scenes, page 171
Proper noun (1) capitalized: Manes
Manes
Proper noun (2) capitalized: Manes
Manes
- plural of Mane
Also used as
manes is also the plural of mane.
Origin of manes
From Latin manes (“spirits of the dead”).
Borrowed from Latin Manēs, from Ancient Greek Μάνης (Mánēs).
Phrases with manes
Questions about manes
- What does manes mean?
- Manes means the souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived as deities or the subjects of reverence, or of other deceased relatives.
- What part of speech is manes?
- Manes can be a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce manes?
- Manes is pronounced /ˈmɑːneɪz/.
Words near manes in the dictionary
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