English
Etymology
From AGr. μηνί�κο� < �ήνη

Pronunciation
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Noun
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1. the curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid
2. a crescent or a body shaped like a crescent
3. either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion

Translations
Russian: мени�к (m'enísk) m (1,2,3)

Category:Liquids

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