 hieroglyphic |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (linguistics) writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible) | |
| Synonyms: | hieroglyph | |
| Related terms: | writing | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols | |
| Synonyms: | hieroglyphical | |
| Related terms: | hieroglyph hieroglyph | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] resembling hieroglyphic writing | |
| Synonyms: | hieroglyphical | |
| Related terms: | hieroglyph hieroglyph | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (linguistics) a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt | |
| Synonyms: | hieroglyph | |
| Related terms: | orthography hieratic | |
| Similar spelling: |
hieroglyphical hieroglyph |
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