: 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 Hall of Fame power forward Tim Duncan took $11 million less than his maximum in the summer of 2007 to help the San Antonio Spurs retain Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 July 2024 With the accuracy of a testimony recorded on the spot, the film follows step by step the deposition of Manu, abused by a Catholic priest in his youth. Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 July 2024 The video is a love letter to Paris as seen through the jolly eyes of Jacquemus, and features a cast of characters and friends (of Nike, Jacquemus, and the designer himself) including Serena Williams, Manu Rios, Central Cee, Carine Roitfeld, Amina Muaddi, and many, many more. José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 10 July 2024 In recent years, Manu Chao has collaborated with Sofia Kourtesis, Bomba Estéreo, and others. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 26 June 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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