Definition of menat:
(n) :
In Ancient Egypt, a heavy beaded necklace and musical instrument with a crescent-shaped plate in the front and a keyhole-shaped amuletic counterweight in the rear, considered sacred to Hathor.
(n) :
The keyhole-shaped counterweight of such a necklace, considered an amulet to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.
(n) :
Abbreviation of Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. [(geopolitics) The geopolitical region at the intersection of Asia, Africa and Europe, comprising West Asia excluding the South Caucasus and additionally including all of Egypt and all of Turkey.]