I. min·yan ˈminyən noun
( plural min·ya·nim ˌminyəˈnēm ; or minyans )
Etymology: Hebrew minyān, literally, number, count
: a quorum or number necessary for conducting Jewish public worship consisting by the rules of Mishnah of not less than 10 males above the age of 13
II. min·y·an ˈminēən, -nyən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Greek Miny ai, ancient people of Boeotia (from Minyas, legendary founder of Orchomenus) + English -an
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a prehistoric Greek civilization noted for its pottery