Definition of "glyph" in English

noun

1. A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea.

2. Any non-verbal symbol that imparts information.

3. (typography, computing) A visual representation of a letter, character, or symbol, in a specific font and style.

   • The grid column header displays a sort glyph indicating an ascending or descending ordering.

4. (architecture) A vertical groove.

5. A land snail of the genus Glyphyalinia

6. Any of various black-and-white noctuid moths with figural-like wing patterns, such as those in Protodeltote, Deltote, and Maliattha.