uraeus: Meaning and Definition of

u•rae•us

Pronunciation: (yoo-rē'us), [key]
— pl. -us•es.
  1. the sacred asp as represented upon the headdress of divinities and royal personages of ancient Egypt, usually directly over the forehead, as an emblem of supreme power.
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