ankh
[ angk ]
/ æŋk /
noun Egyptian Art.
a tau cross with a loop at the top, used as a symbol of generation or enduring life.
Origin of ankh
First recorded in 1885–90,
ankh is from the Egyptian word
ʿnh̬ live; apparently at least partially homophonous with word for “sandal strap,” hence stylized picture of sandal strap became symbol for life
Words nearby ankh
anjou,
ankara,
ankaratra mountains,
ankeny,
ankerite,
ankh,
anking,
ankle,
ankle biter,
ankle boot,
ankle jerk
Example sentences from the Web for ankh
British Dictionary definitions for ankh
ankh
/ (æŋk) /
noun
a tau cross with a loop on the top, symbolizing eternal life: often appearing in Egyptian personal names, such as Tutankhamen
Also called: ansate cross, crux ansata
Word Origin for ankh
from Egyptian
`nh life, soul