ἱερόγλυφος

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • carver of hieroglyphics

Etymology

Compound from Ancient Greek ἱερός (holy, sacred, supernatural, holy sign) + Ancient Greek γλυφή (carving, incision, carved work)derived from Egyptian mdw nṯr (the gods word).

Origin

Egyptian

mdw nṯr

Gloss

the gods word

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