Definition of MANUS

manus

Plural: manus

Noun

  • The anatomical term for the hand or forelimb in vertebrates.
  • the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
  • A hand, as the part of the fore limb below the forearm in a human, or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.
  • The power over other people, especially that of a man over his wife.
  • plural of manu

Examples

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Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin manus (“hand”). Doublet of mano.

Synonyms

hand, mitt, paw

Scrabble Score: 7

manus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
manus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
manus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

manus: valid Words With Friends Word