halkahs

/ˈhɑːlkəz/

Definitions

1. noun

halkahs refer to a type of ancient, ceremonial boat used by the ancient Egyptians in their funerary rituals.

“The archaeologist studied the remains of the halkahs found in the Egyptian necropolis.”

Synonyms

  • ceremonial barge
  • funerary boat

Antonyms

  • leisure boat
  • secular vessel