uraei
/jʊˈriːaɪ/
noun
- Plural of uraeus: a representation of a sacred cobra, often worn on the headdresses of ancient Egyptian rulers as a symbol of power.
- The uraei on the statue's headdress symbolized the ruler's authority.
- The pharaoh's crown was decorated with golden uraei.
- Temple walls in Egypt often show uraei guarding the entrances.