Chephren

[ kef-ruh n ]

/ ˈkɛf rən /

noun

Khafre.

Definition for chephren (2 of 2)

Khafre

or Kaf·re

[ kaf-rey, kahf- ]

/ ˈkæf reɪ, ˈkɑf- /

noun

Chephren, flourished late 26th century b.c., Egyptian king of the fourth dynasty (son of Cheops): builder of second pyramid at El Giza.

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Examples from the Web for chephren

This Cheops, the Egyptians said, reigned fifty years; and after he was dead his brother Chephren succeeded to the kingdom.
The History Of Herodotus|Herodotus
At the back of Chephren's head, which is invisible in our illustration, there is a hawk, the symbol of protection.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2)|Georges Perrot
Cheops reigned 50 years and was succeeded by his brother, Chephren, who reigned 56 years and built the second pyramid.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1|Various
Like their brotherhood, the wickedness of Cheops and Chephren is due to the popular legends of later times.
The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI)|Max Duncker

The chair is without a back, and, curiously enough, the head is that of a much older man than the Chephren of the diorite statue.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2)|Georges Perrot

British Dictionary definitions for chephren (1 of 2)

Chephren

/ (ˈkɛfrən) /

noun

See Khafre

British Dictionary definitions for chephren (2 of 2)

Khafre

/ (ˈkæfreɪ, ˈkɑːfreɪ) /

noun

Greek name Chephren. king of Egypt (c. 2550 bc) of the 4th dynasty. He built the second pyramid and is thought to have built the Sphinx at Giza

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