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ankh
ankh [ angk ] (plural ankhs)


noun 
Definition:
 
Egyptian cross with loop at top: a symbol consisting of a cross with a loop for the top extension and a short crossbar, used in ancient Egypt to signify life
[Late 19th century. < Egyptian, "life"]
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