Definitions for khedives

khedives khe·dive

Spelling: [kuh-deev]
IPA: /kəˈdiv/

Khedives is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 139 anagrams from letters in khedives (deehiksv).

Definitions for khedives

noun

  1. the title of the Turkish viceroys in Egypt from 1867 to 1914.

Origin of khedives

French khédive Turkish hidiv Persian khidīw prince

Examples for khedives

In 1875 she purchased the shares owned by the khedive of Egypt.

The khedive Ismail was a strong man with far-reaching projects.

And I wonder if his palace was handsomer than the khedive's?

And if you think Ferdinand's the man to give in to a cranky khedive, you're much mistaken.

The khedive of Egypt persuades himself that the success of the equilateral will silence his local political rivals.

Sketched out a Republican form of Government for the khedive.

Was he in the employ of the khedive, or was he still responsible to the Home Government?

The khedive expressed himself to Gordon in a letter dated Jan. 26, 1884.

The khedive will be curbed in, and will no longer be absolute Sovereign.

He received the medal and clasp, khedive's star and the 3rd class of the Medjidie.

Word Value for khedives
Scrable

18

Words with friends

18

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