cheops
Definition
Proper noun An Egyptian pharaoh of the 27th century BC, also known as Khufu, who commissioned the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Usage
"Cheops" is used as a historical name referring to this specific ancient Egyptian ruler. It is the Greek form of the Egyptian name "Khufu."
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The pyramid of Cheops is the largest of the three at Giza.
- Historians study the reign of Cheops to understand Old Kingdom Egypt.
Advanced Usage
- "The Pyramid of Cheops": This is a common historical term specifically for the Great Pyramid of Giza.
- The Pyramid of Cheops has stood for over 4,500 years.
Variants and Related Words
- Khufu: The original Egyptian name for the same pharaoh.
- The Egyptian name Khufu is used interchangeably with Cheops.
Synonyms
- Khufu: The direct synonym, representing the same historical figure.
Noun
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Egyptian Pharaoh of the 27th century BC who commissioned the Great Pyramid at Giza
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