pharaoh

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see also: Pharaoh

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Pronunciation

• (British, Aus) IPA: /ˈfɛːɹəʊ/, /ˈfɛəɹəʊ/
• (America) IPA: /ˈfæɹoʊ/, /ˈfɛɹoʊ/

Noun

pharaoh (plural pharaohs)

1. The supreme ruler of ancient Egypt; a formal address for the sovereign seat of power as personified by the 'king' in an institutional role of Horus son of Osiris; often used by metonymy for Ancient Egyptian sovereignty
2. (uncountable) The card game faro.

Translations

• French: pharaon
• German: Pharao, Pharaonin
• Italian: faraone
• Portuguese: faraó
• Russian: фарао́н
• Spanish: faraón

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Pharaoh

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Noun

pharaoh (plural pharaohs)

1. Alternative form of pharaoh

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