msḫtjw

Egyptian

Pronunciation

Noun

 m

  1. adze used as a ritual instrument used in the “opening of the mouth” funerary ritual to allow the deceased to eat and drink once more

Inflection

Declension of msḫtjw (masculine)
singular msḫtjw
dual msḫtjwwj
plural msḫtjww

Proper noun

 m

  1. (astronomy) the Big Dipper
    Synonym: ḫpš

References

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