ankh

Noun

ankh (plural ankhs)

1. A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the word "life" and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept. Also known as an ansate cross.

4 letters in word "ankh": A H K N.

Anagrams of ankh:

• hank

• khan

Words found within ankh:

ah an ha han ka na nah

• Definitions:
• A hieroglyphic sign symbolising life; it has been likened to a sandal strap.
• Egyptian “Cross of Life” which represents the union of male and female and was regarded as a universal life charm. The symbol is a cross with a looped, oval top. Also called the Key of the Nile.
• the Egyptian symbol (hieroglyphic) which represents life, love, and reincarnation
• A symbol of life, resembling a looped cross. It was later adapted by Coptic Christians as their cross. Widely used as an amulet.
• An ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic representing life, or the power to give life. A symbol that looks like a cross with a loop at the top, many Egyptian artifacts depict the gods holding an Ankh.
• sacred Egyptian Key of Life. The ancient Egyptian "looped cross". It signifies eternal life
• A T-shaped cross with a loop at the top. In Egyptian hieroglyphics it symbolizes eternal life.
• Ancient Egyptian symbol representing life. The looped cross, in which the ellipse at the top represents the ascendancy of spirit (the next world) over the cross of matter (this world). ...
• A symbol whose hieroglyphic sign means life or a symbol of divinity. Gods are frequently shown wearing or carrying the sacred symbol. Common people would wear the ankh as an amulet.
• Menu Symbol of eternal life. The gods are often seen holding an ankh to someone's lips this is considered to be an offering of "The Breath of Life". The breath you will need in the afterlife.
• The ankh (pronunced // in English, symbol ) was the Egyptian hieroglyphic character that stood for the word '', meaning life. Egyptian gods are often portrayed carrying it by its loop, or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their chest. ...
• Ankh is a point-and-click 3D adventure game by Deck13 Interactive. It features a fully three-dimensional environment with cineastic camera movement. All content is fully spoken and the soundtrack reflects an authentic Egyptian atmosphere. ...

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