释义 |
men·sa \ˈmen(t)sə\ noun (plural mensas \-səz\ ; or men·sae \in sense 1 -n(ˌ)sā, in sense 2 -n(ˌ)sē, -nˌsī sometimes -n(ˌ)sā\) Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin, table, from Old Latin, flat cake offered to the gods, perhaps from feminine of mensus, past participle of metiri to measure — more at measure 1. Roman Catholicism : the top of the altar; especially : the top or central slab upon which the eucharistic elements are placed 2. [New Latin, from Latin] : the grinding surface of a tooth |