glyph

Pronunciation

• IPA: /glɪf/
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Noun

Singular glyph

Plural glyphs

Mayan glyphs

1. (countable) A glyph is a picture, symbol, or letter that is carved into stone.

   The cave had many glyphs carved into its walls.

2. (countable) A glyph is a non-spoken symbol that represents something.

   Letters, which form words, are glyphs.

Related words

• anaglyph
• hieroglyph
• petroglyph
• triglyph