uraeus

noun

urae·us yu̇-ˈrē-əs

plural uraei yu̇-ˈrē-ˌī

: a representation of the sacred asp (Naja haje) appearing in ancient Egyptian art and especially on the headdress of rulers and serving as a symbol of sovereignty

Examples of uraeus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to a press release the front side of the relief depicts the head of a figure wearing a uraeus, or a cobra crown, a symbol of a pharaoh, though the lower half of the face is missing. —

Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 26 Mar. 2018

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