Meaning of the word ankh in English

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ankh

US /ɑːŋk/
UK /ɑːŋk/
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Noun

1.

an object or design resembling a cross but with a loop instead of the top arm, used in ancient Egypt as a symbol of life.

Example:
The pharaoh's tomb was adorned with intricate carvings of the ankh.
Many ancient Egyptian deities are depicted holding the ankh.
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