ARK


Meaning of ARK in English

n.1 NOAH'S ARK 1.

2 archaic a chest or box.

Phrases and idioms:

Ark of the Covenant (or Testimony) a chest or cupboard containing the scrolls or tables of Jewish Law. out of the ark colloq. very antiquated.

Etymology: OE {aelig}rc f. L arca chest

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.