hieroglyphic

1. (adjective) written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols
Synonyms: hieroglyphical

2. (adjective) resembling hieroglyphic writing
Synonyms: hieroglyphical

3. (noun) a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt
Synonyms: hieroglyph
Related Words: hieratic, hieratic script, orthography, writing system

4. (noun) writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
Synonyms: hieroglyph
Related Words: symbolic representation, writing



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