Associations to the word «Theban»

Wiktionary

THEBAN, adjective. Of or pertaining to Thebes.
THEBAN, noun. Someone of, from, or pertaining to, Thebes.
THEBAN YEAR, noun. The ancient Egyptian year of 365 days and 6 hours.
THEBAN YEARS, noun. Plural of Theban year

Dictionary definition

THEBAN, noun. An Egyptian inhabitant of ancient Thebes.
THEBAN, noun. A Greek inhabitant of ancient Thebes.
THEBAN, adjective. Of or relating to the Egyptian city of Thebes or its people or culture.
THEBAN, adjective. Of or relating to the Greek city of Thebes or its people or culture.

Wise words

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