Definition of glyph

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Glyph (n.) A sunken channel or groove, usually vertical. See Triglyph..

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Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..
Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
Ro-setta Stone :: Ro-setta stone () A stone found at Rosetta, in Egypt, bearing a trilingual inscription, by aid of which, with other inscriptions, a key was obtained to the hieroglyphics of ancient Egypt..
Hieroglyphic :: Hieroglyphic (a.) Any character or figure which has, or is supposed to have, a hidden or mysterious significance; hence, any unintelligible or illegible character or mark..
Chemiglyphic :: Chemiglyphic (a.) Engraved by a voltaic battery.
Triglyphical :: Triglyphical (a.) Consisting of, or pertaining to, triglyphs..
Dactylioglyphi :: Dactylioglyphi (n.) The art or process of gem engraving.
Curiologic :: Curiologic (a.) Pertaining to a rude kind of hieroglyphics, in which a thing is represented by its picture instead of by a symbol..
Glyphographic :: Glyphographic (a.) Of or pertaining to glyphography.
Petroglyphy :: Petroglyphy (n.) The art or operation of carving figures or inscriptions on rock or stone.
Hierogrammatist :: Hierogrammatist (n.) A writer of hierograms; also, one skilled in hieroglyphics..
Pictograph :: Pictograph (n.) A picture or hieroglyph representing and expressing an idea.
Hieroglyphic :: Hieroglyphic (a.) Alt. of Hieroglyphica.
Triglyph :: Triglyph (n.) An ornament in the frieze of the Doric order, repeated at equal intervals. Each triglyph consists of a rectangular tablet, slightly projecting, and divided nearly to the top by two parallel and perpendicular gutters, or channels, called glyphs, into three parts, or spaces, called femora. A half channel, or glyph, is also cut upon each of the perpendicular edges of the tablet. See Illust. of Entablature..
Galvanoglyphy :: Galvanoglyphy (n.) Same as Glyphography.
Glyphography :: Glyphography (n.) A process similar to etching, in which, by means of voltaic electricity, a raised copy of a drawing is made, so that it can be used to print from..
Photoglyphy :: Photoglyphy (n.) Photoglyphic engraving. See under Photoglyphic.
Diaglyphic :: Diaglyphic (a.) Alt. of Diaglyphti.
Hieroglyph :: Hieroglyph (a.) Alt. of Hieroglyphi.
Hieroglyphical :: Hieroglyphical (a.) Resembling hieroglyphics; not decipherable.
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