Carob (hieroglyph)
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Carob-Pod n(dj)m (nedjem) in hieroglyphs |
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The vertical carob
(Gardiner M29) and the vertical date
(Gardiner M30) have identical meanings in the Egyptian hieroglyphic language of "sweet", and related words. The carob (hieroglyph) is a ripe carob pod w/seeds, and its meaning of "sweet" extends to items of taste, smell, and touch.[1]
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In Budge's compendium dictionary, there are fifteen entries with nedjem, and related words. Six of them are a doubling of the word, nedjemnedjem related to passion, concubines, etc.
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References[edit]
- ^ Schumann-Antelme, and Rossini, 1998. Illustrated Hieroglyphics Handbook, triliteral T13, pp. 268-69.