MANA

Etymology 1

Noun

mana (usually uncountable, plural manas)

Power, prestige; specifically, a form of supernatural energy in Polynesian religion that inheres in things or people. [from 19th c.]

(fantasy RPG) Magical power.

Etymology 2

Noun

mana (plural manas)

Alternative form of mina (“ancient unit of weight or currency”).

Etymology 3

Noun

mana (uncountable)

Alternative spelling of manna.

Anagrams

• Nama, naam

Source: Wiktionary



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