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(word root) carving

Examples of words with the root -glyph: hieroglyph

glyph

(glĭf)

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.

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

glyph′ic adj.

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glyph

(ɡlɪf)

1. (Architecture) a carved channel or groove, esp a vertical one as used on a Doric frieze

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

3. (Computer Science) any computer-generated character regarded in terms of its shape and bit pattern

[C18: from French glyphe, from Greek gluphē carving, from gluphein to carve]

ˈglyphic adj

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glyph

(glɪf)

n.

1. a pictograph or hieroglyph.

2. a sculptured figure or relief carving.

3. an ornamental vertical channel or groove, esp. in Doric architecture.

4. any symbol bearing information nonverbally, as a crossed-out cigarette on a no-smoking sign.

[1720–30; < Greek glyph(ḗ) carving, derivative of glýphein to hollow out]

glyph′ic, adj.

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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)

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