Philae

[fahy-lee]

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

Contemporary Examples of 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
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
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
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

Historical Examples of philae

Four of us, marooned at Philae, not knowing it, and night coming on.
It Happened in Egypt
C. N. Williamson
During our stay at Philae she found a troglodyte who was induced to teach her his language.
Cleopatra, Complete
Georg Ebers
In Philae one is wrapped in a radiance of color and one can only dream.
The Spell of Egypt
Robert Hichens
The ancient Egyptians swore solemnly "By him who sleeps in Philae."
The Spell of Egypt
Robert Hichens
There are moments, indeed, when I identify Egypt with Philae.
The Spell of Egypt
Robert Hichens

British Dictionary definitions for philae

Philae

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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