Etymology

Abydos

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Today it means: An ancient city in Egypt with archaeological interest. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ἄβυδος ← Egyptian Ab-b-Dw:O49
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  1. Egyptian · derived fromAb-b-Dw:O49
  2. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromἌβυδος
  3. English todayAbydos

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἄβυδος (Ábudos), from Egyptian Ab-b-Dw:O49 (ꜣbḏw).

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