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

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Popovich spent the last 29 seasons as Spurs coach, winning five championships with teams led by Hall of Famers Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 May 2025 The exhibition will feature works by a roster of international street artists: Bacon (Canada), Benedict Radcliffe (England), Manu Campa (Spain), Lina Condes (Ukraine), Leon Keer (Netherlands), Simon Berger (Switzerland) and Vance (China). Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 The exhibition, open through June 28, explores racing culture through the lens of international street artists including Benedict Radcliffe, Manu Campa, Simon Berger and Leon Keer. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025 Splashes of color abound, from cobalt blue planters to murals by Mexican artist Manu Muni that lend a playful edge to the building’s storied past. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 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 17 May. 2025.

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