Petroglyph vs. Hieroglyph

Petroglyph vs. Hieroglyph — Is There a Difference?

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Difference Between Petroglyph and Hieroglyph

Petroglyphnoun

(archaeology) A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.

Hieroglyphnoun

An element of an ideographic (hieroglyphic) writing system.

Hieroglyphnoun

(informal) Any obscure or baffling symbol.

Hieroglyphverb

To represent by hieroglyphs.

Hieroglyphnoun

writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

Hieroglyphnoun

a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt

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