English noun: hieroglyph | |||
1. | hieroglyph (communication) writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible) | ||
Synonyms | hieroglyphic | ||
Broader (hypernym) | writing | ||
2. | hieroglyph (communication) a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt | ||
Synonyms | hieroglyphic | ||
Broader (hypernym) | orthography, writing system | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | hieratic, hieratic script | ||