Sekirov Dictionary

hieroglyph

UK /ˈhaɪ.ɹəˌɡlɪf/US /ˈhaɪɚ.əˌɡlɪf/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 3

noun3

•
An element (individual sign or glyph) of a hieroglyphic writing system.
- Hieroglyphs were discovered on the wall inside the temple.
In particular, an Egyptian hieroglyph.
•
(informal) Any obscure or baffling symbol.
- With your handwriting, it's no surprise the Prof can't read your hieroglyphs!

verb1

To represent by hieroglyphs.

forms

hieroglyphed · hieroglyphing · hieroglyphs

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