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.

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Nefertiti British  

/ ˌnɛfəˈtiːtɪ, ˌnɒfrəˈtiːtə /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

I was on the dance floor at Living Room, one of L.A.’s newest member clubs and nightlife hotspots, being bathed in the fragmented, dazzling light of a disco ball in the form of Nefertiti’s bust.

From Los Angeles Times

Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick told the newspaper that the investigation started Sunday when family members who were worried about Nefertiti’s whereabouts contacted police.

From Seattle Times

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

As you note in your book, eyeliner is a distinctly Eastern makeup creation, with Nefertiti being one of the biggest influences in bringing this makeup practice to the rest of the world, especially the West.

From Salon