ankh

/æŋk/
noun
  1. An ancient Egyptian symbol shaped like a cross with a loop at the top, representing life or eternal life.
    • The museum displayed a golden ankh that once belonged to a pharaoh.
    • She wore a small ankh pendant around her neck as a symbol of life.
    • In ancient Egyptian art, gods are often shown holding an ankh.
  2. A modern decorative or symbolic object shaped like the ancient Egyptian ankh, often worn as jewelry or used in fashion.
    • Her tattoo of an ankh represented her interest in ancient cultures.
    • He bought a silver ankh ring at the street market.
    • The gothic fashion show featured models wearing ankh earrings.
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