ankh
pronunciation
How to pronounce ankh in British English: UK [æŋk]
How to pronounce ankh in American English: US [æŋk]
Word Origin
- ankh (n.)
- tau cross with an oval at the top, Egyptian symbol of life, 1873, from Egyptian ankh, literally "life, soul." Also known as crux ansata.
Example
- 1. Then I 'm not gonna give you the ankh !
- 2. To pass the hours , you ride momentarily with an elderly sage who shows you an ankh of life .
- 3. The ankh of eternal life , mounting an inverted tear-drop swarovski crystal .
- 4. Wait a minute . Will you lift my curse in exchange for the ankh ?
- 5. Sailor jerry collins tattoo stencil signed ankh cross .