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Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Egyptian

/ĭj-ĭp'-shən/ · E·gyp·tian · IPA /ɪˈd͡ʒɪp.ʃən/
01 a. Pertaining to Egypt, in Africa.
  1. 1.
    Pertaining to Egypt, in Africa.
Phrases & compounds
Egyptian bean — The beanlike fruit of an aquatic plant (Nelumbium speciosum), somewhat resembling the water lily.
Egyptian cross — See Illust. (No. 6) of Cross.
Egyptian thorn — a medium-sized tree (Acacia vera). It is one of the chief sources of the best gum arabic.
02 n. A native, or one of the people, of Egypt; also, the Egyptian language.
  1. 1.
    A native, or one of the people, of Egypt; also, the Egyptian language.
  2. 2.
    A gypsy.[Obs.]