pschent

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Definition of pschent in English English dictionary

the double crown of ancient Egypt, combining the white crown of Upper Egypt with the red crown of Lower Egypt, worn by pharaohs after the union of the two kingdoms in around 3000 BC

Etymology

() From Greek ψχεντ, from late Egyptian pA-skhnt, from pA (definite article) + skhnt 'that which promotes (the wearer)'.