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ⲧⲟⲟⲩ, (plural) ⲧⲟⲩⲉⲓⲏ — mountain

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Image: Opening of the Gospel of John from the Sahidic manuscript sa 505 (Chester Beatty Cpt. 813), circa 600 C.E., Egypt.

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