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Ramses

[ram-seez]

noun

  1. the name of several kings of ancient Egypt.

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



Ramses

/ ˈræmsiːz /

noun

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

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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

But as we see with Ramses and Marissa, there is more to being compatible than mutual disdain for Trump or a shared support for liberal ideas.

Ramses, a silverback that turned 53 this year, currently lives at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas.

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