Definition

A tool made of stone used for grinding grains or other foods on a flat surface called a metate.

Example

The chef used a mano to grind the corn into flour.

Conversation

I found this cool mano at the market yesterday.

Oh really? What do you plan to use it for?

I want to try grinding some spices with it.

That sounds like a fun cooking project!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'mano' comes from Spanish, meaning 'hand'. It is derived from Latin 'manus', which also means 'hand'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word for hand, 'mano', which directly connects to the Latin 'manus'. This helps you remember that 'mano' refers to a hand.

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