Hyk·sos
| \ ˈhik-ˌsäs
, -ˌsōs \
, -ˌsōs \
Definition of Hyksos
: of or relating to a Semite dynasty that ruled Egypt from about the 18th to the 16th century b.c.
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More About Hyksos
Statistics for Hyksos
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Hyksos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hyksos. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Difficult Spelling Words Quiz
-
- Which is the correct spelling?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share Hyksos
Time Traveler for Hyksos
The first known use of Hyksos was in 1602
See more words from the same year