Vocabulary Entry

hieroglyph

|noun

noun

A character or symbol used in a system of writing that represents an idea or sound, particularly in ancient Egyptian writing.

Example Sentences

"The hieroglyphs on the temple walls told the story of the pharaoh's reign."

"She studied ancient manuscripts to decipher the meaning of the hieroglyphs."

"Each hieroglyph represents either a sound or a whole word in the Egyptian language."