pyramid
|pyr/a/mid|
B1
/ˈpɪrəmɪd/
monumental structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pyramid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'pyramis,' where 'pyr' meant 'fire' and 'amis' meant 'bread.'
Historical Evolution
'pyramis' transformed into the Latin word 'pyramis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pyramid' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a type of bread,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a monumental structure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a monumental structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top, especially one built of stone as a royal tomb in ancient Egypt.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42