noun Uncommon

pharaoh

FAIR-roh

Pharaoh (noun) means a ruler of ancient Egypt. Example: “The pharaoh was buried with gold, jewels, and provisions for the afterlife.”

noun

A ruler of ancient Egypt.

"The pharaoh was buried with gold, jewels, and provisions for the afterlife."

"Tutankhamun became pharaoh as a young boy."

How to use pharaoh

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe title given to the kings who ruled ancient Egypt.

Common pairings

ancient pharaoh tomb of a pharaoh

pharaohs plural

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From Egyptian pr-aa, literally "great house" (i.e. the royal palace), via Hebrew, Greek, and Latin into English.

Origin: Latin

What does “pharaoh” mean?

The word “pharaoh” means a ruler of ancient Egypt. In plain terms, the title given to the kings who ruled ancient Egypt.

How do you pronounce “pharaoh”?

“Pharaoh” is pronounced FAIR-roh (/ˈfæɹ.oʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pharaoh” in a sentence?

Here is “pharaoh” used in a sentence: “The pharaoh was buried with gold, jewels, and provisions for the afterlife.”

What part of speech is “pharaoh”?

“Pharaoh” is a noun.

Where does the word “pharaoh” come from?

The word “pharaoh” comes from Latin. From Egyptian pr-aa, literally "great house" (i.e. the royal palace), via Hebrew, Greek, and Latin into English.

Is “pharaoh” a common word?

“Pharaoh” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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