: the progenitor of the human race and giver of the religious laws of Manu according to Hindu mythology

Examples of Manu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Roche sees its results from the first stage of clinical trials as encouraging and plans larger studies, said Manu Chakravarthy, Roche’s global head of cardiovascular, renal and metabolism product development. Sydney Lake, Fortune Europe, 12 Sep. 2024 Hosted by New Zealand actor Manu Bennett (Arrow, The Hobbit). Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024 This first made Detroit Lion's draft pick Giovani Manu's first NFL game even more special A mother's wish Delaney's bike comes compliments of Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak. Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 6 Sep. 2024 The new owners also include former Spurs legends David Robinson and Manu Ginobili and former Mayor Henry Cisneros. Weston Urban owns a number of properties in west downtown, including the Frost Tower. Megan Stringer, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Manu 

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Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Manu was in 1785

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“Manu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manu. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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