ankh

English

/æŋk/, /ɑŋk/

noun
Definitions
  • A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ꜥnḫ and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept.
  • tau cross

Etymology

Borrowed from Egyptian ꜥnḫ (live, life, living, symbol for life).

Origin

Egyptian

ꜥnḫ

Gloss

live, life, living, symbol for life

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

生

Emoji

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