Pharaoh (noun)

The title of the ancient Egyptian rulers, who were considered to be gods.

Origin:

Late middle english: from french pharaon or latin pharao, from greek pharaōn "great house" (i.e. palace), from a popular etymology connecting it with egyptian pr-"great" + āa "house".

Examples:

1. The pharaohs were the rulers of ancient Egypt and were considered to be gods in human form.
2. The tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter.
3. The Great Sphinx, a massive statue of a pharaoh with a lion"s body, is one of Egypt"s most famous landmarks.
4. The pharaohs were buried in elaborate tombs filled with treasures for their journey to the afterlife.
5. The temple was dedicated to the worship of the pharaoh as a god.