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hieroglyphic

The correct spelling is hieroglyphic.

How to pronounce hieroglyphic

noun

IPA: /ˌhaɪɹəˈɡlɪfɪk/

Say it like: Hee-rog-lyf-ic

The correct spelling is hieroglyphic. (chiefly in the plural) a writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds as a rebus For example: "hieroglyphic obelisk"

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hieroglyphic obelisk

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(chiefly in the plural) a writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds as a rebus
  2. 2.Any symbol used in this system; a hieroglyph
  3. 3.(by extension) undecipherable handwriting or secret symbol

adjective

  1. 1.Of, relating to, or written with this system of symbols
  2. 2.Difficult to decipher

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