1. An ancient Egyptian symbol shaped like a cross with a loop at the top, representing life or eternal life.
Usage: Also called a crux ansata.; Commonly used in Egyptian art, jewelry, and religious contexts.

Examples

• The museum displayed a golden ankh from the tomb of a pharaoh.
• She wore an ankh pendant as a symbol of spiritual renewal.
• Ancient Egyptians believed the ankh represented the union of male and female principles.
• The hieroglyph ankh appears frequently in temple carvings and papyrus scrolls.
• Many people today wear ankh jewelry inspired by Egyptian symbolism.