ranses

/reɪmiːz, reɪmˈiːz/

Definitions

1. proper noun

An ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the New Kingdom, who ruled from 1279 to 1213 BCE.

“The tomb of Rameses II was discovered in the Valley of the Kings.”

2. noun

A type of ram’s horn that is curved and decorated, often used in ancient Egyptian art.

“The museum displayed a golden rameses that dated back to the 13th century BCE.”

Synonyms

  • cornu
  • ram's horn