menats
menats is the plural of menat.
Meaning of menat
Noun
menat (plural menats)
- In Ancient Egypt, a heavy beaded necklace and musical instrument with a crescent-shaped plate in the front and a keyhole-shaped amuletic counterweight in the rear, considered sacred to Hathor.
- The keyhole-shaped counterweight of such a necklace, considered an amulet to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.
Questions about menats
- What is menats the plural of?
- Menats is the plural of menat.
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