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- [angk]
- /æŋk/
- /ˈaŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [angk]
- /æŋk/
Definitions of ankh word
- noun ankh a tau cross with a loop on the top, symbolizing eternal life: often appearing in Egyptian personal names, such as Tutankhamen 3
- noun ankh a cross with a top loop, an ancient Egyptian symbol of life 3
- noun ankh a tau cross with a loop at the top, used as a symbol of generation or enduring life. 1
- noun ankh An object or design resembling a cross but having a loop instead of the top arm, used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of life. 1
- noun ankh Egyptian looped cross 1
- noun ankh A cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top, the Egyptian hieroglyph representing the Egyptian triliteral ˤnḫ (“life”) and often used as an amulet or charm for this concept. 0
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Origin of ankh
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90, ankh is from the Egyptian word ʿnh̬ live; apparently at least partially homophonous with word for “sandal strap,” hence stylized picture of sandal strap became symbol for life
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Parts of speech for Ankh
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ankh popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
ankh usage trend in Literature
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