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Rarehieroglyphic
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"
Usage Examples
“hieroglyphic obelisk”
Meanings
noun
- 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.Any symbol used in this system; a hieroglyph
- 3.(by extension) undecipherable handwriting or secret symbol
adjective
- 1.Of, relating to, or written with this system of symbols
- 2.Difficult to decipher
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