PHARAOH


Meaning of PHARAOH in English

[ 'fɛ:rəʊ ]

■ noun a ruler in ancient Egypt.

Derivatives

pharaonic ˌfɛ:reɪ'ɒnɪk adjective

Origin

ME: via eccles. L. from Gk Pharaō , from Heb. par῾ōh , from Egyptian pr-῾o 'great house'.

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