Pharaoh Definition

farō, ferō, fārō
pharaohs
noun
The title of the kings of ancient Egypt.
Webster's New World
A tyrant.
American Heritage

(uncountable) The card game faro.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Pharaoh of Egypt

Other Word Forms of Pharaoh

Noun

Singular:
Pharaoh
Plural:
pharaohs

Origin of Pharaoh

  • From Middle English pharao, from Old English, from Late Latin pharaō, from Ancient Greek φαραώ (pharaṓ), from Hebrew פַּרְעֹה (par"˜Åh), from Egyptian pr ˤ3 (“palace, pharaoh"), literally pr (“house") + ˤ3 (“great, big").

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English Pharao from Late Latin Pharaō from Greek from Hebrew par‘ō from Egyptian pr-‘’ pr house ‘’ great

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Pharaoh Sentence Examples

  • He was the greatest Pharaoh in the New Empire, if not in all Egyptian history.

  • Egypt was the vast estate of Pharaoh, and the vizier was the steward of it.

  • Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who rely on him.

  • In the Tell el-Amarna letters the friendly kings ask Pharaoh for much gold.

  • According to E, Moses with Aaron is to demand from Pharaoh the release of Israel, which will be effected in spite of his opposition; in assurance thereof the promise is given that they shall serve God upon this mountain; moreover, the people on their departure are to borrow raiment and jewels from their Egyptian neighbours.

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Words Starting With

PPHPHA

Words Ending With

HOHAOH

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Words Starting With P and Ending With H

Starts With P & Ends With HStarts With PH & Ends With HStarts With P & Ends With OH

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With P7 Letter Words Ending With H