qꜣw

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Egyptian

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Etymology

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qꜣj (to be(come) high, tall, loud) +‎ -w.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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qAwA28

 m

  1. (usually of the sky) height, distance above the ground [since the Pyramid Texts]
  2. height, distance from base to top, tallness (as a dimension)
  3. (Late Egyptian) length (of one’s back)
  4. length (of a building) [Greco-Roman Period]
  5. full loudness, top of one's voice [since the New Kingdom]

Inflection

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Alternative forms

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Noun

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qAwq

 m

  1. Alternative form of qꜣꜣ (hill, mound)

Inflection

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References

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