kadesh

/K AH0 D EH0 SH/
noun
  1. 1

    An ancient city of the Levant, located on or near the headwaters or ford of the Orontes river.

  2. 2

    Alternative spelling of Qetesh. [(Ancient Egyptian religion) A goddess adopted into the ancient Egyptian religion from the religion of Canaan, popular during the New Kingdom. Her Canaan equivalent is the goddess Qadeshtu.]