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How would you describe the hieroglyph used for the word “month” ?

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The hieroglyph used for the word “month” is a symbol that looks like a crescent moon with a star above it. It is pronounced as “abed” or “abt” in ancient Egyptian. It represents the lunar cycle and the passage of time.

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