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Nefertiti

American  
[nef-er-tee-tee] / ˌnɛf ərˈti ti /
Also Nefretete

noun

  1. fl. early 14th century b.c., Egyptian queen: wife of Amenhotep IV.


Nefertiti British  
/ ˌnɛfəˈtiːtɪ, ˌnɒfrəˈtiːtə /

noun

  1. 14th century bc , Egyptian queen; wife of Akhenaton

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Egypt accuses German archaeologists of smuggling the colourfully painted bust of Nefertiti, wife of Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten, out of the country more than a century ago.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

It was there that he started to create his style, which is filled with high-energy movement inspired by Atlanta culture, with the support of studio owners Sindy Guerrero and Nefertiti Robinson.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024

In addition to detailing her personal story, Hankir explores eyeliner’s significance in the stories of Nefertiti, Amy Winehouse and plenty more.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2023

Hankir begins this thoroughly researched journey by educating her readers on Egypt’s Queen Nefertiti and her rise as a symbol of “ideal feminine beauty.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

It was a real Egyptian hieroglyph and it meant “heart,” to go with Nefertiti, which means “Beloved One.”

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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