Definition of "ankh" []

• A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, especially as used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of life. Also called ansate cross. (noun)

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• "The Egyptian symbol of the ankh is a knot, which represents life."
• "At my first duty station, I had the Egyptian symbol for eternal life, called an ankh, tattooed on the back of my left shoulder."
• "You know im a pisces like the queen! that's my girl, Ms. Badu … love the song! it might have been two years since the last album, but it seemed like eternity. the ankh is a symbol for eternal life …"