: the Afro-Asiatic language of the ancient Egyptians from earliest times to about the third century a.d.
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often not capitalized: a typeface having little contrast between thick and thin strokes and squared serifs
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Kamut 10 grams per cup cooked Like farro, kamut is a type of wheat; in fact, the term kamut is the ancient Egyptian word for it.—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 July 2025 This duvet cover is inspired by seersucker menswear; other standout options feature satin stitching, honeycomb embroidery, and 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton.—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
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Popular Pick: Lane Linen Egyptian Cotton Queen Bed Sheets Set, $80 (orig.—Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 July 2025 That moment of acknowledgment would be well worth it: The Egyptian is where so many iconic moments in Sundance history have taken place.—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Egyptian
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