- minaean
- mi·nae·an
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minaean
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minaean — I. mə̇ˈnēən adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin Minaeus Minaean (from Greek Minaios, from Arabic Ma ān, Ma īn) + English an, adjective suffix : of, relating to, or being an ancient kingdom of southwestern Arabia II … Useful english dictionary
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