hieroglyf

Danish

[hioˈɡ̊lyf]

noun
Definitions
  • a hieroglyph Ancient Egyptian writing system and similar writing systems in Antiquity
  • a scribble difficult handwriting

Etymology

Derived from French hiéroglyphe derived from Latin hieroglyphicus derived from Ancient Greek ἱερογλυφικός, ἱερός (holy, sacred, supernatural, holy sign) + Ancient Greek γλυφή (carving, incision, carved work).

Origin

Ancient Greek

γλυφή

Gloss

carving, incision, carved work

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