Menat
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Menat is a noun meaning The keyhole-shaped counterweight of such a necklace, considered an amulet to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.
Meaning
The keyhole-shaped counterweight of such a necklace, considered an amulet to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.
More Meanings
- In Ancient Egypt, a heavy beaded necklace and musical instrument with a crescent-shaped plate in the front and a keyhole-shaped amuletic counterweight in the rear, considered sacred to Hathor.
Word Forms
- menats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tyet, maat, uraeus, ushabti, omphalos, athame.
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