Definition/Meaning of pschent

• English - Noun: pschent ( plural pschents ) the double crown of ancient Egypt , combining the white crown of Upper Egypt with the red crown of Lower Egypt , worn by pharaohs after the union of the two kingdoms in around 3000 BC 1922 , James Joyce , Ulysses In his left eye flashes the monocle of Cashel Boyle O’Conner Fitzmaurice Tisdall Farrell . On his head is perched an Egyptian pshent . Two quills project…
• English - External links: Pschent on Wikipedia . Wikipedia
• English - Etymology: From Ancient Greek ψχεντ ( pskhent ), from Late Egyptian p3-sḫnt ( “ that which promotes ” ), from p3 ( “ definite article ” ) + sḫnt ( “ to promote ” ).
• English - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /pəˈskɛnt/