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uræus

uræus is the obsolete 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

Forms of uræus

pluraluræi

Questions about uræus

What is uræus the obsolete form of?
Uræus is the obsolete form of uraeus.

Words near uræus in the dictionary

  1. Urzua
  2. Urzuas
  3. uræi
  4. uræmia
  5. uræmic
  6. uræus
  7. us
  8. us 'un
  9. US American
  10. US Americans
  11. US dollar

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