hieroglyph — a character or symbol representing a word, phrase, or sound, especially those used in ancient Egyptian writing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a character or symbol representing a word, phrase, or sound, especially those used in ancient Egyptian writing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪrəɡlɪf/
Korean meaning: 단어, 구, 또는 소리를 나타내는 문자나 기호, 특히 고대 이집트 문자
Korean pronunciation: **하이**어러글리프
Example Sentences
- The professor looked at the student's handwriting and joked, 'Is this English or hieroglyphs?'
- Modern emojis are like digital hieroglyphs that convey meaning through pictures.
- The Rosetta Stone was crucial in understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs.
hieroglyph
NOUN//ˈhaɪrəɡlɪf//
a character or symbol representing a word, phrase, or sound, especially those used in ancient Egyptian writing
Archaeologist studies ancient hieroglyph symbols carved on tomb wall
Study hieroglyphs on the cliff until your body grows stiff!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek hieroglyphikos, meaning 'sacred carving' or 'sacred writing.' The word combines hieros (sacred) and glyphē (carving or writing), referring to the ancient Egyptian writing system of symbolic characters.
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📝Examples
“The professor looked at the student's handwriting and joked, 'Is this English or hieroglyphs?'”
“Modern emojis are like digital hieroglyphs that convey meaning through pictures.”
“The Rosetta Stone was crucial in understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs.”
“My doctor's prescription looks like ancient hieroglyphs - completely unreadable!”
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