Thebaic

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adjective

The·​ba·​ic
thə̇ˈbāik
: of or relating to Thebes in Egypt

Thebaic

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noun

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plural -s
: sahidic

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin Thebaicus, from Greek Thēbaïkos, from Thēbai, Thēbē Thebes, ancient city in Upper Egypt + -ikos -ic

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“Thebaic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Thebaic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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