| 释义 |
Meroite, n. and a.|ˈmɛrəʊˌaɪt|
[f. Mero-ë (see Meroitic a. and n.) + -ite1.]
A. n. An inhabitant of the ancient Nubian kingdom of Meroë.
B. adj. Of or pertaining to this kingdom.
1852tr. Lepsius's Discoveries in Egypt xviii. 164 This may be the barbarous god mentioned by Strabo, which the Meroites revered besides Herakles, Pan, and Isis. 1911Encycl. Brit. XXVI. 14/2 Many of the pyramids have a small shrine on the eastern side inscribed with debased Egyptian or Meroite hieroglyphics. 1911F. L. Griffith Karanòg ii. 20 The titles of the Meroite kings in Meroite hieroglyphic are modelled on those of the later Ptolemaic kings or the Roman emperors. 1973Times 27 Mar. (Sudan Suppl.) p. vii/5 The Meroites..appear to have been surprisingly literate, and..their pottery is of exceptional artistic quality. |