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urae·us | \ yu̇-ˈrē-əs 
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\ plural uraei\ yu̇-ˈrē-ˌī \
\Definition of uraeus
: 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
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“Uraeus.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uraeus. Accessed 15 December 2019.
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The first known use of uraeus was in 1832
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