uraeus

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noun

Plural noun:

uraeiuraeusesuræusouræus

1.
A representation of the sacred asp, symbolising supreme power in ancient Egypt.

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From la uraeus, from grc οὐραῖος. This is traditionally assumed to be from jꜥrt (cobra in threat posture),, from jꜥr (to rise, climb); however, on phonetic grounds, Gundacker, following Fecht, argues for an origin in wrrt (White Crown, uraeus) instead.