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uraeus
noun urae·us \yu̇-ˈrē-əs\
plural uraei \-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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Origin of URAEUS
New Latin, from Late Greek ouraios, a kind of snake
First Known Use: 1832
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