PHARAONIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Pharaonic mean? 

• PHARAONIC (adjective)
  The adjective PHARAONIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to the ancient Egyptian kings

  Familiarity information: PHARAONIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• PHARAONIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the ancient Egyptian kings

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Pharaoh (the title of the ancient Egyptian kings)

Derivation:

Pharaoh (the title of the ancient Egyptian kings)

 Context examples 

Egypt announced the discovery of a pharaonic tomb in the southern city of Luxor belonging to a royal goldsmith who lived more than 3,500 years ago during the reign of the 18th dynasty.

(Egypt Announces Discovery of 3,500-Year-Old Luxor Tomb, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)