| Word | numen |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. The spirit or divine power that presides over a thing or place. (cf. numinous) |
| Sentence | ...Destiny, historical role, numen: these were mouthfuls too large for ten-year-old gullets. |
| Source | Midnight's Children, p. 291 |
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