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glyph

UK/ɡlɪf/ uncommon

noun

1.

glyptic art in the form of a symbolic figure carved or incised in relief

Origin

First attested in 1727. Borrowed from French glyphe, from Ancient Greek γλυφή (gluphḗ, “carving”), from γλύφω (glúphō, “I carve, engrave”).

Phrases

  • gallow glyph

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