/ Dictionary / Index M manus: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ma•nus Pronunciation: (mā'nus), [key] — pl. -nus. the distal segment of the forelimb of a vertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand. power over persons, as that of the husband over the wife. Ma•nus Pronunciation: (mä'ns), [key] — pl. -nus. a member of a people living on the island of Manus, in the Admiralty Islands. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: manus (Thesaurus) manure manuscript Related Content Daily Word Quiz: winsome Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language