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Minyas

Minyas proper noun: the founder of Orchomenus, Boeotia, and ancestor of the Minyans.

Proper noun

Minyas

  1. (Greek) The founder of Orchomenus, Boeotia, and ancestor of the Minyans.

Origin of Minyas

From Ancient Greek Μινύας (Minúas).

Questions about Minyas

What does Minyas mean?
Minyas means the founder of Orchomenus, Boeotia, and ancestor of the Minyans.
What part of speech is Minyas?
Minyas is a proper noun.

Words near Minyas in the dictionary

  1. Minyan wares
  2. minyanim
  3. minyans
  4. Minyard
  5. Minyards
  6. Minyas
  7. minyen
  8. Minyip
  9. minyon
  10. minyonim
  11. minyulite

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