The Definition of the word Mizraim

Mizraim

The dual form of matzor, meaning a mound" or "fortress," the" "name of a people descended from Ham (Gen. 10:6, 13; 1 Chr. 1:8," 11). It was the name generally given by the Hebrews to the land "of Egypt (q.v.), and may denote the two Egypts, the Upper and" the Lower. The modern Arabic name for Egypt is Muzr.