Manx
mæŋks
Definition

Definition of Manx - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographyRareUKperson from the Isle of ManRareUK
  • She met a Manx at the festival.
2.
animalsTECH.breed of tailless cat from the Isle of ManTECH.
  • The Manx is famous for its lack of tail.
3.
celtic speechTECH.language spoken on the Isle of ManTECH.
  • He is learning Manx to connect with his roots.

Adjective

1.
geographyRarerelated to the Isle of Man or its peopleRare
  • The Manx culture is rich and diverse.
2.
dialectTECH.related to the Isle of Man's native languageTECH.
  • She is fluent in the Manx dialect.
Celtic Gaelic
3.
animalTECH.related to the tailless cat breed from the Isle of ManTECH.
  • The Manx kitten has no tail.
stubby tailless
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Images of Manx

  • Manx: breed of tailless cat from the Isle of Man
    breed of tailless cat from the Isle of Man

Origin of Manx

Old Norse, Man (Isle of Man) + -sk (suffix)

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group of Celtic languages including Irish, Manx, and Scottish Gaelic

Examples of Manx in a sentence

  • The Manx shared stories of the island's history.
  • The Manx has a unique genetic mutation.
  • Many cat enthusiasts admire the Manx for its distinct appearance.
  • The Manx language is being revived by enthusiasts.
  • She attended a class to improve her Manx.
  • Manx traditions are celebrated annually.

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  1. French:Manx, man, ...
  2. German:Manxer, manx, ...
  3. Italian:mannese, dell'Isola di Man, ...
  4. Spanish:manés, isleño, ...
  5. Portuguese:Manx, manês, ...
  6. Chinese:马恩岛人, 马恩岛的, ...
  7. Japanese:マン島の人, マン島の, ...
  8. Arabic:شَخْص مِن جَزِيرَة مَان, مَانِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַאנְקְס, מַאנְקְסִי, ...
  10. Russian:человек с острова Мэн, мэнский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:менець, менський, ...
  12. Hindi:मैनक्स, मैनक्स नस्ल, ...

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