pr-m-ws

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Egyptian

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

prr
D54		 mwspr

 m

  1. (in mathematical papyri) height of a pyramid
    • c. 1550 B.C.E., Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, problem 59:
      Abm&r O24prr
      D54      		 mwsprn
      f      		 imiimV20Z1Z1
      mr pr-m-ws n.f jmy m 12
      A pyramid, its height 12

Descendants

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

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