Min

Examples

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• In ancient Egypt, people worshipped Min as the god of fertility and reproduction.

• The temple dedicated to Min was a place where couples prayed for children.

• "As you know," he said, "Min will be married in this next year."

  Fiction book (1994)

• I got in the front seat and Min got in the back.

  Fiction book (1994)

• "Well, I am going along, whatever you say," Min put in firmly.

  Fiction book (1991)

• You will actually choose a woman, and I will approve her, and then Min will meet her.

  Fiction book (1994)

• In the midst of the warm, humid spring, Min and I became excellent and permanent friends.

  Fiction book (1994)

• "Is the Tuatha'an woman all right?" Min asked as Moiraine came to the fire.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "Can you believe that Kingsley guy?" Min said, loosening his bow tie.

  Fiction book (1994)

• "Min," he'd say, "you're rather fetching."

  The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)

Synonyms

E

Egyptian deity

vsMin

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A god or goddess worshipped in ancient Egypt

is a particular figure tied specifically to procreation and fertility

Compounds

M

Min dialect

• Specialized

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A group of Chinese languages spoken mainly in Fujian province and nearby parts of southeast China

M

Min language

• Specialized

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A group of Chinese dialects spoken mainly in Fujian, like Hokkien and Teochew

Surface Forms

Etymology