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mana

/ˈmɑ.nə/

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What does mana mean?

noun

  1. Power, prestige; specifically, a form of supernatural energy in Polynesian religion that inheres in things or people.
  2. Magical energy.
  3. Alternative form of mina (“ancient unit of weight or currency”).
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. Alternative spelling of manna.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈmɑ.nə/

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"The tremendous mana of the wild bull," says Gilbert Murray, "occupies almost half the stage of pre-Olympic ritual."
Edward CarpenterPagan and Christian Creeds: Their Origin and MeaningProject Gutenberg ebook #1561
Like orenda it manifests itself in noises, but specially mysterious ones, it is mana that is rustling in the trees.
A. C. (Albert Charles) SewardDarwin and Modern ScienceProject Gutenberg ebook #1909
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Anna, mana, mona, Mike, Barcelona bona, strike; Care, ware, frow, frack, Hallico, ballico, we, wo, wack!
A. R. (Alfred Rochefort) CalhounHealthful Sports for BoysProject Gutenberg ebook #6129
This power, or "mana," as it is called, while possessed in a certain degree by all, may be increased by practice.
William, Sir OslerThe Evolution of Modern Medicine A Series of Lectures Delivered at Yale University on the Silliman Foundation in April, 1913Project Gutenberg ebook #1566