mina
/ˈmiːnə/ or /ˈmiːnɑː/Definitions
1. noun
A unit of weight or currency, especially in ancient Greece or Rome, equal to 100 drachmas or 1000 asses.
“The temple was built using gold and silver minas.”
2. noun
A treasure or store of something, especially gold or silver.
“The mine was filled with a vast mina of precious gems.”
3. noun
A female given name.
“The mina’s beautiful singing voice was heard throughout the village.”
4. verb
To search or dig for something, especially in a mine.
“The miners had to mina the mine carefully to avoid accidents.”
5. verb
To extract or obtain something from a mine or other source.
“The company minas the gold from the mine to sell it on the market.”