Definition of glyph

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

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Lithoglyphic :: Lithoglyphic (a.) Of or pertaining to the art of cutting and engraving precious stones.
Triglyphical :: Triglyphical (a.) Containing three sets of characters or sculptures.
Siphonoglyphe :: Siphonoglyphe (n.) A gonidium.
Pictograph :: Pictograph (n.) A picture or hieroglyph representing and expressing an idea.
Galvanoglyphy :: Galvanoglyphy (n.) Same as Glyphography.
Ideogram :: Ideogram (n.) An original, pictorial element of writing; a kind of hieroglyph expressing no sound, but only an idea..
Chemiglyphic :: Chemiglyphic (a.) Engraved by a voltaic battery.
Diaglyphtic :: Diaglyphtic (a.) Represented or formed by depressions in the general surface; as, diaglyphic sculpture or engraving; -- opposed to anaglyphic..
Glyphographic :: Glyphographic (a.) Of or pertaining to glyphography.
Letterwood :: Letterwood (n.) The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; -- so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks..
Photoglyphic :: Photoglyphic (a.) Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.
Diglyph :: Diglyph (n.) A projecting face like the triglyph, but having only two channels or grooves sunk in it..
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..
Petroglyphy :: Petroglyphy (n.) The art or operation of carving figures or inscriptions on rock or stone.
Hieroglyphist :: Hieroglyphist (n.) One versed in hieroglyphics.
Photoglyphy :: Photoglyphy (n.) Photoglyphic engraving. See under Photoglyphic.
Triglyphical :: Triglyphical (a.) Consisting of, or pertaining to, triglyphs..
Anaglyph :: Anaglyph (n.) Any sculptured, chased, or embossed ornament worked in low relief, as a cameo..
Phytoglyphy :: Phytoglyphy (n.) See Nature printing, under Nature..
Petroglyphic :: Petroglyphic (a.) Of or pertaining to petroglyphy.
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