deben Meaning & Definition
/ˈdɛbɛn/
What Does Deben Mean?
Deben is a noun that means A measure of weight used during the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, equivalent to about 13.6 grams. It is also used to mean A measure of weight used during the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, equivalent to 10 kite (about 91 grams).
Deben in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛbɛn/ |
| Plural | debens |
Deben Definition (Noun)
- A measure of weight used during the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, equivalent to about 13.6 grams.
- A measure of weight used during the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, equivalent to 10 kite (about 91 grams).
Synonyms of Deben
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Deben synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
deben (plural debens or deben)
Origin of Deben
Borrowed from Egyptian dbn.