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ankh Definition

ankh (aŋk, äŋk)

noun

a cross with a top loop, an ancient Egyptian symbol of life

Etymology: Egypt, life, soul

ankh Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hold: RA is usually represented with the body of a man and the head of a hawk, holding an ankh & scepter.
  • have: In my own hand I had a much larger ankh, which I had bought in the Cairo Bazar the day before.

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