English Word · Advanced
mano
hand-held grinding stone
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːnəʊ/
Meaning
A stone held in the hand and rubbed over a metate to grind maize or other grain.
Example
She used a mano to grind maize on the metate.
She used a mano to grind maize on the metate.
Practice tips
- Practice mano out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.