khe·dive (k -d v )n. One of several Turkish viceroys ruling Egypt from 1867 to 1914. [French khédive, from Turkish hidiv, from Persian khid w, lord, from Middle Persian khwad y, from Old Iranian khvadta-; see s(w)e- in Indo-European roots.] |
khedive [kɪˈdiːv]
n
(Historical Terms) the viceroy of Egypt under Ottoman suzerainty (1867-1914)
[from French khédive, from Turkish hidiv, from Persian khidīw prince]
khedival , khedivial adj
khedivate , khediviate n
Khedive - one of the Turkish viceroys who ruled Egypt between 1867 and 1914How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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