Ankh

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /æŋk/, /ɑːŋk/
• US IPA: /ɑːŋk/
• Rhymes: -æŋk, -ɑːŋk

Origin

From Egyptian

anx-n:x

ˤnḫ ("life")

Full definition of ankh

Noun

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

Synonyms

• (cross) ansate cross, crux ansata, Egyptian cross, key of life

Anagrams

• hank, Hank
• khan, Khan