Definition of "minae" [minae]

• A plural of mina1. (noun)

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• "Sometimes I steam minae a bit then put it in the oven with lotsa seasoned fresh breadcrumbs, and lotsa melted butter.. oh thats so good too."
• "At any rate, I know that I would rather have such a one as my friend than be paid two minae, and there is such another whose worth I would not estimate at half a mina, and a third with whom I would not part for ten, and then again a fourth whose friendship would be cheap if it cost me all the wealth and pains in the world to purchase it."
• "Sophaenetus was fined ten minae for inadequate performance of his duty as one of the chief officers selected."