Pharaoh
Pharaoh
Pharaoh (/ˈfɛəroʊ/, US also /ˈfeɪroʊ/; from Egyptian: pr ꜥꜣ, lit. 'great house') is the common title now used for the monarchs of ancient Egypt from the First Dynasty (c. 3150–3050 BC) until the annexation of Egypt by the Roman Empire in 30 BC.
Etymology
The term "Pharaoh" is derived from the Egyptian per-aa, meaning "great house". It was originally used to refer to the royal palace but eventually came to be used as the term for the king himself.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /ˈfɛəroʊ/ in British English and /ˈfeɪroʊ/ in American English.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pharaoh
- Wikipedia's article - Pharaoh
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