noun
- symbolic characters or figures, especially those carved or inscribed (plural of glyph)
Usage: often used in archaeology and typography
Examples
- The ancient temple walls were covered with mysterious glyphs.
- Archaeologists are still trying to decode the Maya glyphs.
- The font designer created new glyphs for the special characters.
- Egyptian hieroglyphic glyphs tell stories of pharaohs and gods.
- The computer screen displayed corrupted glyphs instead of text.
- Stone tablets bore glyphs that recorded important historical events.