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.”

Synonyms

  • hoard
  • store
  • treasure

Antonyms

  • emptiness
  • void