Meaning of the word hieroglyph in English
What does hieroglyph mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hieroglyph
US /ˈhaɪ.roʊ.ɡlɪf/
UK /ˈhaɪ.rə.ɡlɪf/
Noun
1.
a character used in a system of pictorial writing, particularly that of ancient Egypt
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The walls of the tomb were covered in ancient hieroglyphs.
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Scholars spent years trying to decipher the hieroglyph.
2.
writing that is difficult to read or understand
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His handwriting is so messy it looks like hieroglyphs.
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I can't make sense of these hieroglyphs on the napkin.
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