n. 1 the ruler of ancient Egypt. 2 the title of this ruler. Pharaoh's serpent an indoor firework burning and uncoiling in serpentine form. Pharaonic adj.
[ OE f. eccl.L Pharao f. Gk Pharao f. Heb. par' oh f. Egypt. pr-' o great house ]
n. 1 the ruler of ancient Egypt. 2 the title of this ruler. Pharaoh's serpent an indoor firework burning and uncoiling in serpentine form. Pharaonic adj.
[ OE f. eccl.L Pharao f. Gk Pharao f. Heb. par' oh f. Egypt. pr-' o great house ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012