meno
/ˈmɛnoʊ/
noun
- A short form of 'menopause,' referring to the natural end of menstruation in women.
- Many women find support groups helpful during meno.
- She started experiencing hot flashes as she entered meno.
- Her doctor recommended lifestyle changes to manage meno symptoms.
adverb
- In music, a direction meaning 'less' (used with another term, e.g., 'meno mosso' meaning less motion).
- In the final section, the tempo changes to meno allegro.
- The sheet music said 'meno forte,' so the pianist played more softly.
- The conductor instructed the orchestra to play meno mosso in the second movement.