Petroglyph vs. Hieroglyph

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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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