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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
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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.
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Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 26 Mar. 2018
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“Uraeus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uraeus. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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