variant of ichthus
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ichthys /ikˈthis/
noun
A fish symbolizing Christ or an emblem or motto (ΙΧΘΥΣ), believed to have mystical qualities, being the first letters of the Greek words Jesous Christos, Theou Uious, Soter (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour)
ORIGIN: Gr ichthȳs fish
Useful english dictionary. 2012.