ankh
a tau (T-shaped) cross with a loop at the top, used as a symbol of generation or enduring life.
Origin of ankh
1- Also called an·sate cross [an-seyt kraws, kros] /ˈæn seɪt ˈkrɔs, ˈkrɒs/ .
Words Nearby ankh
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How to use ankh in a sentence
The largest was formed of half amber and half gold beads, and held a large pendant in the shape of the ankh.
The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott WhitneyTaking a spear from Mbopo he passed it through the loop of the golden ankh and signed to the two brothers to raise it.
The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott WhitneyThen came the two brothers of Mbopo, carrying the golden ankh between them on a spear, while a third man bore the mummy-case.
The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott WhitneyNo sooner had they deposited the ankh than Burt chanced to touch one of the pigmies in the dark.
The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott WhitneyThe ankh merely vibrates to evil because of the closed loop at the top, which makes a return circuit.
The Eyes Have It | Gordon Randall Garrett
British Dictionary definitions for ankh
/ (æŋk) /
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
Origin of ankh
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