"menil" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more menil [comparative], most menil [superlative]
Etymology: Uncertain. In old works, other spellings are mentioned (or rarely, used), including menald, menild, mennal. Perhaps from meanelled, from the also-obscure old term meanels, used for spots on the coats of horses. Head templates: {{en-adj}} menil (comparative more menil, superlative most menil)
  1. (of an animal, especially a deer) Covered with spots; speckled; variegated. Synonyms: menel
    Sense id: en-menil-en-adj-Y5TSvdHE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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