Philae

[ fahy-lee ]

/ ˈfaɪ li /

noun

an island in the Nile, in Upper Egypt: the site of ancient temples; now submerged by the waters of Lake Nasser.

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Examples from the Web for philae

The basic approach went as planned: after separating from the Rosetta orbiter, Philae coasted slowly to the comet surface.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
UPDATE: Since publication yesterday, the Philae team learned that the probe bounced two times and apparently landed on its side.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In that mission, Philae follows the Deep Impact probe, which did not include a lander.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For that reason, Rosetta and Philae might help us understand the chemical origins of life on Earth.
Comet Surfing on a Rocket|Matthew R. Francis|August 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST

M. Benedite has commenced in the same way the publication of the Temples of Philae.
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various
Now, in all Egypt, and I suppose in all the world there is nothing just like Philae.
The Spell of Egypt|Robert Hichens
Now, as to the effect of the water upon the reliefs and inscriptions with which the walls of the temples at Philae are covered.
The Treasury of Ancient Egypt|Arthur E. P. B. Weigall
In the temple of Philae in Egypt, Isis is represented with the horns and ears of a cow joined to a beautiful woman.
The Sex Worship and Symbolism of Primitive Races|Sanger Brown, II
This case of Philae and the Lower Nubian temples illustrates my meaning.
The Treasury of Ancient Egypt|Arthur E. P. B. Weigall

British Dictionary definitions for philae

Philae

/ (ˈfaɪliː) /

noun

an island in Upper Egypt, in the Nile north of the Aswan Dam: of religious importance in ancient times; almost submerged since the raising of the level of the dam

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