: the progenitor of the human race and giver of the religious laws of Manu according to Hindu mythology

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Former San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginóbili is a minority team owner in MLTT team the Florida Crocs. Jessica Golden, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025 The only other players drafted 57th or later to be named a Rising Star, per the Warriors, are Manu Ginobili, Isaiah Thomas and Arvydas Sabonis. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025 That includes hosting Inside Politics Sunday with Manu Raju. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025 Best known for Fashion, Queen, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Manikarnika and Panga, Ranaut has gathered a stellar cast for her latest film. Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Manu 

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Manu was in 1785

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“Manu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manu. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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