shen ring en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Egyptian šn (“shen ring, circuit”), a derivative of šnj (“to be round, to encircle”).
Meanings
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A circle with a line at a tangent to it, represented in hieroglyphs as a stylized loop of rope, representing eternal protection.
In its elongated form, the shen ring became the cartouche which enclosed and protected a royal name.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shen rings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |