ꜣwt-jb

Etymology
Most likely from the infinitive of ; however, some instead suggest a derivation directly from in a direct genitive construction. The former would imply the noun is masculine; the latter, feminine. It is attested a few times modified by (apparently masculine), suggesting that the former is the case, but the omission of feminine adjective endings is also not unusual.

Noun

 * 1) happiness, joy

Noun

 * 1) a pectoral amulet in the form of the hieroglyphs   ligatured, presumably intended to bring the wearer happiness

Usage notes
These amulets are attested long before the word for them appears in the textual record; older instances of the word have apparently not survived.

Noun

 * 1) realgar (red arsenic sulfide)

Usage notes
Before the Late Period this term is found almost exclusively in medical texts (Papyrus Chester Beatty V and Papyrus Ebers).