a picture or symbol of an object, representing a word, syllable, or sound, especially as used in ancient egyptian and other writing systems.
hiero+glyph
Shared component: glyph · carving
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glyph
carving
Related forms: glyph · 5 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesA rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.
petro+glyph
Shared component: glyph · carving
relating to or written in hieroglyphs
hiero+glyph+ic
Shared component: glyph · carving
A synthetic compound which is a non-selective systemic herbicide, particularly effective against perennial weeds.
glyph+os+ate
Shared component: glyph · carving
glyphExtended relation
A symbolic figure or character, especially one that is carved or inscribed.
Extended relation: glyph · carving