shawabti: Meaning and Definition of

sha•wab•ti

Pronunciation: (shu-wab'tē), [key]
— n.
  1. a figurine placed in an ancient Egyptian tomb to serve as a slave for the soul or as a substitute for the soul in performing forced labor.
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