uraeus
the sacred asp as represented upon the headdress of divinities and royal personages of ancient Egypt, usually directly over the forehead, as an emblem of supreme power.
Origin of uraeus
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How to use uraeus in a sentence
She was dressed in priestly robes and wore a costly head-dress with the winged disc and the uraeus.
An Egyptian Princess, Complete | Georg EbersAll wisdom is in the mouth of thy majesty; Thy uraeus is on thy forehead, thou drivest away the miserable.
Egyptian Tales, First Series, IVth To XIIth Dynasty | W. M. Flinders PetrieThe next morning, Amenhotep's uraeus was gone and the corpse of Jason's man was found—part of it.
Zero Data | Charles SaphroWithout doubt it was the uraeus, that symbol which only the royalties of Old Egypt dared to wear.
The Yellow God | H. Rider HaggardThe uraeus or snake worn in the crowns and head-dresses of the Pharaohs was a symbol of royalty.
A Complete Guide to Heraldry | Arthur Charles Fox-Davies
British Dictionary definitions for uraeus
/ (jʊˈriːəs) /
the sacred serpent represented on the headdresses of ancient Egyptian kings and gods
Origin of uraeus
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