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 | ||