# Minas vs mino

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Minas
*name · frequency rank #35,411*
A surname.

### mino
*noun · IPA /ˈmɪnəʊ/ · frequency rank #47,197*
A traditional Japanese raincoat made from straw.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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