Ramses

American  

[ram-seez] / ˈræm siz /

noun

1. the name of several kings of ancient Egypt.

2. Raamses. Exodus 12:37; Numbers 33:3–5.

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Ramses British  

/ ˈræmsiːz /

noun

1. any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt, who ruled from ?1315 to ?1090 _bc

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Etymology

Origin of Ramses

Raamses ( def. )

Example Sentences

"The reason preventive medicine doesn't work right now is because you don't want to go to the doctor all the time to get things tested," says Ramses Alcaide, co-founder and CEO of startup Neurable.

From Barron's

At the centre of the main atrium stands an 83-tonne statue of Ramses II, the pharaoh who ruled Egypt for 66 years and presided over its golden age.

From Barron's

He would then jump on another bus to Tanta, before changing again to get to the Ramses bus station in Cairo where there would be another switch before finally reaching his destination.

From BBC

It’s kind of like Ramses in the movie “The Ten Commandments” when he says, “Command them to kneel before Pharaoh.”

From Salon

One from this season that sparked a lot of conversation with the audience was Ramses’ and Marissa’s talks about her military service versus his cultural upbringing and progressive views.

From Salon