Associations to the word «Hieroglyph»

Wiktionary

HIEROGLYPH, noun. An element of an ideographic (hieroglyphic) writing system.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke