Akh

[ahk]

noun

Egyptian Mythology.

1. the transfigured and beatified spirit of a dead person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Akh¹

Vocalization of Egyptian ʾh̬ spirit of the dead

Example Sentences

The Akh unit is comprised of some 150 troops.

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My mom could have said, “Akh, Masoud, not this again.”

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I heard her say, “Akh, Masoud!” as if my dad should have known.

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“Akh. Okay, so lions are strong champion creatures, yes?”

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The people of Isfahan ventured to the center of the strange neighborhood to stand in line, before the famed bakery of Akh Tamar, just for six of his cream puffs.

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