ḥwt-kꜣ-ptḥ

Egyptian

proper noun
Definitions
  • The temple of the ka of Ptah in Memphis, Egypt
  • (metonymy) Memphis, Egypt
  • (metonymy) Egypt

Etymology

Compound from Egyptian ḥwt (enclosure, temple, mansion) + Egyptian kꜣ (ka, bull, kas)+ Egyptian ptḥ (Ptah).

Origin

Egyptian

ptḥ

Gloss

Ptah

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