ankhs

/æŋks/
noun
  1. An ancient Egyptian symbol shaped like a cross with a loop at the top, representing life or eternal life.
    • The museum displayed several gold ankhs from the tomb of a pharaoh.
    • Ancient Egyptian art often shows gods holding ankhs to grant life to humans.
    • She wore a necklace with two small ankhs as a symbol of protection.
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