n. [ Gr. mei`wn smaller. So called in a allusion to the low pyramids of the crystals. ] (Min.) A member of the scapolite group, occuring in glassy crystals on Monte Somma, near Naples. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. (Eccl. Hist.) One of a small denomination of Christians, so called from Menno Simons of Friesland, their founder. They believe that the New Testament is the only rule of faith, that there is no original sin, that infants should not be baptized, and that Christians ought not to take oath, hold office, or render military service. [ 1913 Webster ]