pr-m-ws

Egyptian

Etymology

pr (“(one that) comes forth”) +‎ m (“from”) +‎ ws (“height?”).

Pronunciation

Noun

 m

  1. (in mathematical papyri) height of a pyramid
    • c. 1550 B.C.E., Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, problem 59:


      mr pr-m-ws n.f jmy m 12
      A pyramid, its height 12 [cubits]

Descendants

Possible descendants; however, see the etymological discussion at πυραμίς (puramís):

References

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