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noun

1

In Ancient Egypt, a heavy beaded necklace and musical instrument with a crescent-shaped plate in the front and a keyhole-shaped amuletic counterweight in the rear, considered sacred to Hathor.

2

The keyhole-shaped counterweight of such a necklace, considered an amulet to secure divine protection and to ensure fertility.

name

1

Abbreviation of Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.

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