Pschent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /skɛnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pschent is a noun meaning The double crown of ancient Egypt, combining the white crown of Upper Egypt with the red crown of Lower Egypt, worn by pharaohs after the union of the two kingdoms in around 3000 BC.
Meaning
The double crown of ancient Egypt, combining the white crown of Upper Egypt with the red crown of Lower Egypt, worn by pharaohs after the union of the two kingdoms in around 3000 BC.
Example Sentences
[…] a tall, slim figure with the young face of an antique Pharaoh, gay with prismatic robes and crowned with a golden pshent that glowed with inherent light.
In his left eye flashes the monocle of Cashel Boyle O’Conner Fitzmaurice Tisdall Farrell. On his head is perched an Egyptian pshent. Two quills project over his ears.
Word Forms
- pschents
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sepat, pyramids, pharaon, phyle.
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