hieroglif — meaning in English

English meaning

• glyph noun A single visual character or symbol, especially one specific drawn shape of a letter, number or sign in a typeface.
• hieroglyph noun An element (individual sign or glyph) of a hieroglyphic writing system.

Senses

hieroglif is used for these senses in English:

• glyph A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea.
• hieroglyph An element (individual sign or glyph) of a hieroglyphic writing system.

glyph — full definition

1. noun A single visual character or symbol, especially one specific drawn shape of a letter, number or sign in a typeface.
2. noun A small pictorial symbol used as an icon or marker in an interface, on a map or in signage.
3. noun A carved or incised symbol in an ancient writing system, such as those of the Maya or of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

hieroglyph — full definition

1. noun An element (individual sign or glyph) of a hieroglyphic writing system.
2. noun In particular, an Egyptian hieroglyph.
3. noun Any obscure or baffling symbol.