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hieroglyph

noun

A writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
H
Ends with
H
Contains
IE
Scrabble score
22

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Pronunciation

ˈhaɪɹəˌɡlɪf

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Definitions

noun

  1. A writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt

noun

  1. Writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

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