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Aegypti

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Refers to the people of Egypt in ancient Latin texts

proper noun
/eɪˈɡɪp.taɪ/

Literature

: Aegyptios

The Aegypti were known for their monumental architecture.

Examples

In many Roman histories, the Aegypti are described as skilled builders and artists.
Many historians study the customs of the Aegypti in detail.
The ancient text praised the wisdom of the Aegypti in matters of science and religion.
Poets of the era often referenced the Aegypti when describing the wonders of the Nile.
In many Roman histories, the Aegypti are described as skilled builders and artists.
The ancient text praised the wisdom of the Aegypti in matters of science and religion.
Poets of the era often referenced the Aegypti when describing the wonders of the Nile.

Compounds

Aedes aegypti

Specialized

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A small mosquito that bites people and spreads diseases like yellow fever and dengue

Surface Forms

Aegypti main

Etymology

The word Aegypti was also a Latin plural meaning 'the Egyptians' used in old Roman texts, so it simply named the people of Egypt. That's why writers used Aegypti when they meant the people who lived along the Nile.