mr-wr

Egyptian

/məˈweːɾ/

proper noun
Definitions
  • the main canal in the Faiyum, connecting Lake Moeris to the Nile
  • the town of Moeris near Crocodilopolis (modern Faiyum), along the northern side of the Moeris canal

Etymology

Compound from Egyptian mr (pool, canal, be sick, fierce, suffer, stinging, be painful, harsh, be ill in pain, bull) + Egyptian wr (great).

Origin

Egyptian

wr

Gloss

great

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