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ouræus

ouræus is the alternative form of uraeus.

Meaning of uraeus

Noun

uraeus (plural uraei or uraeuses)

  1. A representation of the sacred asp, symbolising supreme power in ancient Egypt.
    • In front is an inlaid cobra, the Royal uræus, and around the band are attached 15 rosettes, each composed of four flowers and four leaves of openwork inlaid.20 May 1914, The Times, col. A, page 7

Questions about ouræus

What is ouræus the alternative form of?
Ouræus is the alternative form of uraeus.

Words near ouræus in the dictionary

  1. ourselves
  2. oursen
  3. oursinite
  4. Oursler
  5. Ourthe
  6. ouræus
  7. ous
  8. Ousby
  9. Ousden
  10. ouse
  11. Ouseburn

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