Akh

[ ahk ]

noun

, Egyptian Mythology.

1. the transfigured and beatified spirit of a dead person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Akh¹

Vocalization of Egyptian ʾh̬ spirit of the dead

Example Sentences

The Akh unit is comprised of some 150 troops.

From Washington Times

The Akh unit is comprised of some 150 troops.

From Seattle Times

I heard her say, “Akh, Masoud!” as if my dad should have known.

From Literature

And the undisputed king of kings—the shah-in-shah—of these bakeries was Akh Tamar.

From Literature

The people of Isfahan ventured to the center of the strange neighborhood to stand in line, before the famed bakery of Akh Tamar, just for six of his cream puffs.

From Literature