Definitions for uraeus

uraeus u·rae·us

Spelling: [yoo-ree-uh s]
IPA: /yʊˈri əs/

Uraeus is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 89 anagrams from letters in uraeus (aersuu).

Definitions for uraeus

noun

  1. 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.

Origin of uraeus

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

Examples for uraeus

She was dressed in priestly robes and wore a costly head-dress with the winged disc and the uraeus.

The uraeus or snake worn in the crowns and head-dresses of the Pharaohs was a symbol of royalty.

Without doubt it was the uraeus, that symbol which only the royalties of Old Egypt dared to wear.

"Take the uraeus crown from my head," he continued aloud, as he seated himself at the feast.

The next morning, Amenhotep's uraeus was gone and the corpse of Jason's man was found—part of it.

She wore upon her brow the uraeus of Ancient Egyptian royalty; her sole garment was a robe of finest gauze.

Word Value for uraeus
Scrable

6

Words with friends

8

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