cryptogram

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cryp·to·gram (kr

-gr

)

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

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Noun

cryptogram - 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

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