Sekirov Dictionary

hieroglyphic

/ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/

noun 3
adjective 2
forms 3

noun3

[in the plural] A writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds, often as a rebus.
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Any symbol used in this system; a hieroglyph.
- The hieroglyphics or symbols, however, were reversed, just as though they had been pressed on wax. — 1886
Undecipherable handwriting or secret symbol.

adjective2

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Of, relating to, or written with such a system of symbols.
- 'Is there any meaning, do you think?' 'That little arrangement comes in more than once,' said Elsie, indicating a hieroglyphic twist. 'I'm sure it must mean something.' — 1927
Difficult to decipher.

forms

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