Verdi opera set in ancient Egypt (4)

I believe the answer is:

aida

(Other definitions for aida that I've seen before include "title role" , "she dies entombed" , "She dies with Radams (Verdi)" , "Princess" , "Verdi opera" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times and the LA Times.

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