Manus

/ˈmæn.əs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A Latin word meaning 'hand', often used in historical or legal contexts.

The ancient manuscripts were created with a careful manus.

In botanical terminology, refers to the hand of a plant or the arrangement of leaves.

The manus of the fern species is uniquely shaped.

In various contexts, refers to a hand-written document.

He was excited to find a manus from the 18th century in the archives.

Latin, meaning 'hand'

manuscript

A document or book written by hand or typed.

in manus

In someone's hands.

manual

Pertaining to the hands or requiring physical skill.

manipulate

To handle or control in a skillful manner.

manuscript

A document written by hand.

A term used to refer to a person's hand in a casual context.

He raised his manus to ask a question.

Referring to a draft or work in progress.

I’m still working on the manus for my new project.