glyph

glyph  (glf)

n.

1. Architecture A vertical groove, especially in a Doric column or frieze.

2. A symbolic figure that is usually engraved or incised.

3. A symbol, such as a stylized figure or arrow on a public sign, that imparts information nonverbally.

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[Greek gluph, carving, from gluphein, to carve; see gleubh- in Indo-European roots.]

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glyphic adj.

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glyph [glɪf]

n

1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a carved channel or groove, esp a vertical one as used on a Doric frieze

2. (Linguistics / Letters of the Alphabet (Foreign)) Now rare another word for hieroglyphic

[from French glyphe, from Greek gluphē carving, from gluphein to carve]

glyphic  adj

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Noun

1.

glyph - glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief glyptic art, glyptography - carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)