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Look up: ankh

  1. Ankh
    A symbol of life, resembling a looped cross. It was later adapted by Coptic Christians as their cross. Widely used as an amulet.
    Found on http://www.egyptartsite.com/glossary.htm

  2. Ankh
    The Ankh was the ancient Egyptian amulet of life. It was usually employed as a pendant for a necklace.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/nol.php

  3. Ankh
    The crux ansata or looped cross, Egyptian hieroglyph for 'life'; widely used as an occult symbol for the Life Principle. In ancient times it also represented life and reincarnation.
    Found on http://www.wiccancountess.com/wiccandict

  4. ankh
    Ancient Egyptian symbol (derived from the simplest form of sandal), meaning `life`, as in Tut ankhamen. It consists of a T-shape surmounted by an oval. ...
    Found on http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/site/

  5. Ankh
    Ankh noun [ Egypt.] (Egypt. Archæol.) A tau cross with a loop at the top, used as an attribute or sacred emblem, symbolizing generation or enduring life. Called also crux ansata .
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/86

  6. Ankh
    The `ankh` (symbol ) was the Egyptian hieroglyphic character that read `life`. Egyptian gods are often portrayed carrying it by its loop, or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their chest. It is also known as the Egyptian Cross, the key of life, the key of the Nile, or as `crux ansata`, Latin for `cross with a handle`.
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankh

  7. ANKH
    `Ankylosis, progressive homolog (mouse)`, also known as `ANKH`, is a human gene.
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANKH

  8. Ankh
    • (n.) A tau cross with a loop at the top, used as an attribute or sacred emblem, symbolizing generation or enduring life. Called also crux ansata.
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  9. ankh
    ancient Egyptian hieroglyph signifying `life,` a cross surmounted by a loop and known in Latin as a crux ansata (ansate, or handle-shaped, cross). ... [2 related articles]
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/a/77


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