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Coptic

proper noun

Definitions

(Bohairic) Thoth, the Egyptian god of knowledge, writing, magic, and the moon.
(Bohairic) January.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Θώθ derived from Egyptian ḏḥwtj (Thoth, he who is like the ibis, en, Egyptian moon god Thoth, l).

Origin

Egyptian

ḏḥwtj

Gloss

Thoth, he who is like the ibis, en, Egyptian moon god Thoth, l

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Thoth English
Θώθ Ancient Greek
טָעוּת Hebrew (modern)
ḏḥwtj Egyptian
ḏḥwtj-ms Egyptian
ḏḥwtt Egyptian
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Gabuuti Afar

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