Menes
Americannoun
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flourished c3200 b.c., traditionally the unifier and 1st king of Egypt: founder of the 1st dynasty.
noun
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the first king of the first dynasty of Egypt (?3100 bc ). He is said to have united Upper and Lower Egypt and founded Memphis
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Gill has dedicated it to her childhood dance teacher, Rose-Marie Menes, who danced with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and died in 2021.
From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2023
And in Miami, immigrant rights advocate Francesca Menes couldn’t believe her eyes as she watched images of the asylum seekers being corralled by men on horseback.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2021
Menes said he thought about getting a lawyer but decided fighting the government would be a waste of time.
From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2016
And yes, Avila was there, cooking in the back of his truck as he once was cooking with Walter Manzke, Gary Menes and Alain Ducasse.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2016
Here, among the foundations of the ancient temple, Mr. Quibell has found remains which probably go back to an age before that of Menes and the rise of the united Egyptian monarchy.
From The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia by Sayce, A. H. (Archibald Henry)
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