onch

onch

English

Etymology

From Coptic ⲱⲛϧ (ōnĥ), from Egyptian
(ꜥnḫ, “life, to live, symbol for life”).

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɒŋk/, /ˈɒŋx/
    Rhymes: -ɒŋk, -ɒŋx
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɑŋk/
    Audio (US):(file)
    Rhymes: -ɑŋk

Noun

onch (plural onchs)

  1. (rare) Alternative form of ankh.
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