Hamadryas
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌhæməˈdraɪ.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hamadryas is a noun meaning A large baboon (Papio hamadryas), from northern Africa and Arabia, that was sacred in ancient Egypt.
Meaning
A large baboon (Papio hamadryas), from northern Africa and Arabia, that was sacred in ancient Egypt.
Word Forms
- hamadryases
Synonyms for hamadryas
Depending on context, synonyms include hamadryad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include baboon, baboons, hamadryad, hamite, babion, hemippe.
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