hieroglyph 
1. writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible) • Syn: hieroglyphic • Derivationally related forms: hieroglyphic (for: hieroglyphic), hieroglyphical • Hypernyms: writing 2. a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt • Syn: hieroglyphic • Derivationally related forms: hieroglyphic (for: hieroglyphic), hieroglyphical • Hypernyms: orthography, writing system • Hyponyms: hieratic, hieratic script
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