Petrie

[ pee-tree ]

/ ˈpi tri /

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noun

Sir (William Matthew) Flin·ders

[flin-derz], /ˈflɪn dərz/, 1853–1942, English Egyptologist and archaeologist.

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Words nearby Petrie

Petrarchist, petrel, petri-, petrichor, petri dish, Petrie, petrifaction, petrified, Petrified Forest, Petrified Forest National Park, petrify

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How to use Petrie in a sentence

The couple says they were in the recreation destination with their kids and dog at the same time as Petrie and Laundrie but didn’t know until they reviewed their GoPro footage.
Incels, Men’s Rights Groups, and Culture-War Trolls Glom Onto Gabby Petito’s Death|Kate Briquelet|September 27, 2021|The Daily Beast
Ozick leaves it to the reader to decide the truth of Petrie’s encounter with Elefantin and his elusive ancient faith.
With ‘Antiquities,’ Cynthia Ozick is as vibrant on the page as ever|Diane Cole|April 16, 2021|Washington Post
For Petrie, the coincidence of Elefantin’s family home being the same place as the source of his father’s artifacts acts like a magic potion, and what happens next leaves him wondering if he has hallucinated everything.
With ‘Antiquities,’ Cynthia Ozick is as vibrant on the page as ever|Diane Cole|April 16, 2021|Washington Post
Petrie is still the shunned outsider and chosen target for spiteful pranks.
With ‘Antiquities,’ Cynthia Ozick is as vibrant on the page as ever|Diane Cole|April 16, 2021|Washington Post

“It’s a good idea, especially if you’re going apple picking where you might run into a few more people, to bring your mask,” says Petrie.
How to enjoy fall festivities without spreading COVID-19|Rachael Zisk|October 7, 2020|Popular-Science
According to Petrie, who had to rescue the site, “No plans were kept, there was no record of where things were found.”
The Nile: Where Ancient and Modern Meet|William O’Connor|June 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mr. Petrie has insisted on the beautiful jewelry, carved precious stones and gold ornaments of the very early period in Egypt.
Education: How Old The New|James J. Walsh
"Take him away, boys," said Cleek to Petrie and Hammond, who had entered unnoticed in the general confusion.
The Riddle of the Mysterious Light|Mary E. Hanshew
The skull shape of the Lombards, says Flinders Petrie, changed from dolichocephalic to brachycephalic in a few hundred years.
The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind|Herbert George Wells
Owing to Prof. Petrie's absence in Egypt, it has not been possible to submit final proofs of his contributions to him.
How to Observe in Archaeology|Various
Prof. Petrie is not responsible for this section, which is due to the kind assistance of some professional photographers.
How to Observe in Archaeology|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Petrie

Petrie

/ (ˈpɛtrɪ) /

noun

Sir (William Matthew) Flinders . 1853–1942, British Egyptologist and archaeologist

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