Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo-ree-uh s]
- /yʊˈri əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [yoo-ree-uh s]
- /yʊˈri əs/
Definitions of uraeus word
- noun plural uraeus the sacred asp as represented upon the headdress of divinities and royal personages of ancient Egypt, usually directly over the forehead, as an emblem of supreme power. 1
- noun uraeus the sacred serpent represented on the headdresses of ancient Egyptian kings and gods 0
- noun uraeus the figure of the sacred asp or cobra on the headdress of ancient Egyptian rulers 0
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Origin of uraeus
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < New Latin < Late Greek ouraîos, perhaps based ultimately on Egyptian yʿrt cobra, altered by association with Greek ouraîos of the tail; see uro-2
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Parts of speech for Uraeus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uraeus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
uraeus usage trend in Literature
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