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单词 ankh
释义

ankh

/aŋk /
noun
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.The ankh, the Egyptian symbol for eternal life, is very similar to that of the cross revered by Christians (especially in the form of the Coptic cross), itself also a symbol for eternal life....
  • The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol carried around by the Egyptian gods, normally signifying the ability to give or take life.
  • Under the left eye, there appeared to be a small ankh, Egyptian symbol for eternal life, which was also colored black.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Egyptian, literally 'life, soul'.

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