hieroglyph [noun]
Definition of hieroglyph:
- A character of the ancient Egyptian writing system, used particularly in sacred texts and inscriptions.
- A symbol or picture used in a system of writing.
- Something difficult to decipher or understand.
Sentence/Example of hieroglyph:
The ancient tomb was covered in hieroglyphs that told the story of the pharaoh.
She found an old scroll filled with mysterious hieroglyphs.
Archaeologists worked hard to decode the hieroglyphs on the temple walls.
The Rosetta Stone was key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The hieroglyph for "life" is represented by an ankh symbol.
He studied the hieroglyphs to learn more about ancient Egyptian culture.
The museum displayed artifacts with beautifully carved hieroglyphs.
The hieroglyphs were carved into stone tablets and preserved for millennia.
She couldn't make sense of the hieroglyphs without a guide.
The ancient civilization used hieroglyphs to record their history.
The hieroglyphs depicted scenes of daily life in ancient Egypt.
She took a course on deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The hieroglyphs were painted in vibrant colors on the tomb walls.
They discovered a new set of hieroglyphs in the hidden chamber.
The hieroglyphs included symbols for animals, gods, and people.
He was fascinated by the complexity of the hieroglyphs.
The archaeologists uncovered hieroglyphs that dated back thousands of years.
The hieroglyphs provided valuable insights into ancient religious practices.
She traced the hieroglyphs with her fingers, feeling the grooves in the stone.
The hieroglyphs were a form of written language unique to ancient Egypt.
He compiled a dictionary of common hieroglyphs and their meanings.
The ancient script included both hieroglyphs and more simplified symbols.
The hieroglyphs were arranged in columns and rows on the monument.
She admired the artistry and detail of the hieroglyphs in the temple.
The hieroglyphs told the story of a great battle fought by the pharaoh's army.