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cryptogram
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cryp·to·gram  (krpt-grm)
n.
1. A piece of writing in code or cipher. Also called cryptograph.
2. A figure or representation having a secret or occult significance.
crypto·grammic adj.
cryptogram
a message or writing in code or cipher. Also cryptograph. — cryptogrammic, adj.
See also: Code
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.cryptogramcryptogram - a piece of writing in code or cipher
secret writing, cryptograph
piece of writing, written material, writing - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing"
Translations
cryptogram [ˈkrɪptəʊgræm] N → criptograma m
cryptogram
n → Kryptogramm nt
cryptogram [ˈkrɪptəʊˌgræm] n → crittogramma m
cryptogram [ˈkrɪptəʊˌgræm] n → crittogramma m


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