What is the meaning of hieroglyphic?

noun

  • Writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible.
  • A writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt.

adjective

  • Resembling hieroglyphic writing.
  • Written in or belonging to a writing system using pictorial symbols.
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